🔥 Japan’s Sauna Mecca in Tokyo: “Sauna & Capsule Hotel Hokuo” in Ueno Relax like a local — inside Japan’s legendary sauna featured in the TV show “Sa-do” Are you a sauna enthusiast? Or just curious about Japan’s unique sauna culture?Then you can’t miss Sauna & Capsule Hotel Hokuo (北欧) — one of Tokyo’s most…

🧖‍♂️ Cave + Sauna = The Ultimate Nature Retreat in Oita, Japan Discover Inazumi Underwater Stalactite Cave: The World’s Only Cave Sauna Looking for a sauna experience like no other?Welcome to Inazumi Underwater Stalactite Cave Sauna — a brand-new wellness destination in Oita Prefecture that opened in 2024. Here, you’ll sweat it out in a…

📸 Totoro Dreams Come True at Nasu Teddy Bear Museum Instagram-Worthy Spots, Exclusive Ghibli Goods & Easy Access from Tokyo! Looking for a unique and magical experience in Japan?If you’re visiting Nasu Highland in Tochigi Prefecture, don’t miss the charming Nasu Teddy Bear Museum—especially its beloved “My Neighbor Totoro” corner! It’s a hidden gem where…

🐚 Udo Shrine: A Sacred Cave Shrine Overlooking the Pacific in Miyazaki, Japan With Mythical Origins, Ocean Views, Lucky Stone Tosses – and a Special Goshuin Stamp! Perched dramatically on coastal cliffs in Nichinan City, Miyazaki Prefecture, Udo Shrine (Udo Jingu) is one of Japan’s most mystical and photogenic spiritual spots. With a main hall…

✨ Whisper of the Heart Pilgrimage: A Day Trip to Seiseki-Sakuragaoka, Tokyo Step into the world of Studio Ghibli’s “Whisper of the Heart” by visiting the real-life locations that inspired this beloved film. Set in the tranquil suburbs of western Tokyo, the area of Seiseki-Sakuragaoka in Tama City offers fans a charming walking course through…

Spirited Away Pilgrimage: A Dreamy 3-Day Itinerary for Ghibli Fans in Japan Are you a fan of Spirited Away by Studio Ghibli?Did you know that many of the film’s magical scenes were inspired by real places in Japan? This article introduces a 3-day Ghibli pilgrimage itinerary, taking you through some of the most iconic spots…

🏰 Discover the Real-World Laputa: Ghibli-Inspired Ruins in Japan Studio Ghibli’s Castle in the Sky (Laputa) has long captured our imaginations — with its ancient stone ruins, lush vegetation, and the quiet hum of forgotten technology. But what if you could step into that world in real life? In Japan, two locations stand out as…

🌿 Walk Through the World of Princess Mononoke: A Journey into Japan’s Sacred Forests Studio Ghibli’s Princess Mononoke transports us to a mystical forest filled with ancient trees, forest spirits, and powerful gods of nature. But did you know that this world was inspired by real places in Japan? Director Hayao Miyazaki visited these locations…

🌿 Step into the World of My Neighbor Totoro: A Ghibli Pilgrimage Across Japan Have you ever dreamed of walking through the world of My Neighbor Totoro? Good news — many of the film’s iconic settings were inspired by real-life places in Japan! From lush forests outside Tokyo to a life-sized replica of Satsuki and…

🇯🇵 Tokushima Travel Guide: Exploring Temples, Culture & Instagrammable Shrines Thinking of traveling to Tokushima, Japan? This underrated gem on Shikoku Island is known as the starting point of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, a centuries-old Buddhist tradition that stretches across Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi. Whether you’re into cultural journeys, collecting temple stamps (goshuin),…