Social Media Ideas for Other Japanese Cities

With secondary-capital bill passed, competition between cities heats up

In addition to Osaka, others including Fukuoka, Sapporo and Nagoya have indicated interest in being the fallback if a disaster strikes Tokyo and renders it unable to function.

Cities Compete in Dizzying ‘Gold Rush’ to Be Japan’s Backup Capital

Osaka? Fukuoka? Sapporo? The race is on to be second to Tokyo — and to claim the prestige and money that could come with it.

「副首都」指定に期待　大阪だけでなく福岡、名古屋、北海道も前向き

Japanese government okays plan to create a backup capital city

Always good to have a spare lying around. Capital cities are essential parts of all countries, serving as the center of government, hubs of economic activity, and symbols of the na...

Why Japan’s scenic Tohoku region is still a tourist outlier

Japan’s tourism boom has packed the streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka with foreign visitors, but one of the country’s most scenic regions is still struggling to draw them north. To...

Tokyo and Osaka make it into this year’s EIU ranking of the world’s Top Ten Most Liveable Cities

Plus, we share our recommendations for off-the-beaten-path places to visit in each of them. The Economist Intelligence Unit announced the results of its annual Global Liveability I...

Best Cities in Japan for English Teachers (Cost vs Salary)

Many people imagine moving straight to Tokyo when they think about teaching English and working in Japan. It’s the country’s largest city, the center of business, and the place whe...

Japanese Transit: Tokyo’s Neon Energy, Mount Fuji Views, and Kyoto’s Shrines

Japan is a destination where the journey is just as memorable as the places themselves. World-renowned rail services, remarkably punctual transport and comfortable stations make tr...

Tenjin Business Center II / OMA

Fukuoka is the seventh biggest city in Japan and its central location among major cities of East Asia positions the city as a gateway into Japan, contributing to its standing as th...

JAPAN FOR CHRISTMAS

Ok. This comes up a lot and I kind of covered this topic in my Winter in Tokyo with kids blog post but it’s time I talk about christmas on it’s own.  Japan for Christmas… The post...

NAGOYA WITH KIDS

I’m always so impressed with all of the kid-friendly options for sightseeing. playgrounds and eateries in Nagoya. Here are my favourites.   PLEASE NOTE: This article contains some...

Why Osaka and Tokyo keep landing in the world's top 10 cities

Osaka ranked seventh and Tokyo tenth in the Economist Intelligence Unit's 2026 Global Liveability Index. Japan was the only Asian country with two cities in the top 10. BBC Travel...

Japan approves plan to create second capital outside Tokyo

I've traveled beyond Japan's popular Tokyo-Kyoto-Osaka route. There are 4 cool day trips I'd actually recommend.

I live in Japan and have traveled beyond the popular tourist destinations like Tokyo and Osaka. Some of my favorite day trips are Saitama and Nara.

NAGO WITH KIDS (OKINAWA)

See here for my Okinawa with kids article – as this article only covers time in Nago (on the mainland) with kids. A little caveat from me: **While Okinawa is so beautiful and we ha...

Äến Nhật Bản không Ä‘i Tokyo, Osaka thì Ä‘i đâu?

Ngoài các Ä‘iểm đến quen thuá»™c trên cung Ä‘Æ°á»ng vàng nhÆ° Tokyo, núi Phú SÄ©, Kyoto và Osaka, Nhật Bản còn nhiá»u Ä‘iểm đến mang đậm dấu ấn xứ Ph...

Kamakura: A Coastal Retreat Within Reach of Tokyo

Kamakura is a historic coastal town roughly 50-60 minutes from Tokyo Station on the direct JR Yokosuka Line. Long favoured as a retreat by Tokyo’s business and creative class, it p...

USJ OFFICIAL HOTELS, OSAKA

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN (USJ) OFFICIAL HOTELS IN OSAKA Much like the hotels near Tokyo Disney Resort in Tokyo, the hotels out near USJ are in a more spacious area – which means mor...

Japan looks to turn Osaka and Kobe into biotech hubs

Hokkaido and Osaka governors meet to discuss secondary capital concept

The two agreed to cooperate on realizing a system where both prefectures would have backup capital functions in the event of a disaster in Tokyo.

ISHIGAKI WITH KIDS (OKINAWA)

See here for my Okinawa with kids article – as this article only covers time in Ishigaki with kids.Please that Okinawa is 3.5 hours on a plane from Tokyo. Many families have grand...

7 Stylish Neighborhoods That Will Make You Fall In Love With Tokyo All Over Again

Tokyo provides fascinating experiences for dining, shopping, entertainment and classic sightseeing spots such as Ueno, Asakusa, Shinjuku, and Shibuya will always be popular, but he...

HOTEL ANDROOMS, HONMACHI, OSAKA

Hotel Androoms is a chain of hotels and I’m so impressed.    The hotels are modern, clean, generously sized rooms, a beautiful restaurant/ communal working space in the lobby.  The...

MY FAVOURITE JAPANESE FOOD IN MELBOURNE

Here are my favourite places to eat Japanese food and source Japanese products in Melbourne (as someone who has lived in Japan for more than 14 years.) See here for my full list of...