14 Taisei-in Temple, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Taisei-in Temple in Fukui city is the family temple of chief samurai officer and advisor to the first lord of Fukui Han (domain),..
14 Statues at Asahisan Fudoji Temple Takako Sakamoto The statues at Asahisan Fudoji Temple in Fukui have been protecting local people here from natural disasters and evils in their..
Culture Candle Night in Matsumoto 2025 Mid Jun Enjoy a fantastic night by light of candles on green glass in the yard of the Matsumoto Museum of Art, with art and live music.
8 Yairo Mori Park Rufus Starbuck Yairo Mori Park in Urasa has plenty to keep the children amused, and enough around to ensure that the parents have a good day out..
Activities Among the Mountains of Kamikōchi Jerome Lee Kamikōchi in Matsumoto city, Nagano prefecture offers some of the most spectacular views of Japan's nature, with the Hokat..
Culture Sakamoto Ryoma and Yuri Kimimasa Takako Sakamoto Newly found Ryoma letter confirms his last visit to Fukui a week before his assassination. Read about heart-warming friendship between..
Nightlife Y. Market Brewing, Nagoya Andrew Sekeres III If you're a beer fan in Nagoya, make the journey to Y. Market Brewing, a craft beer brewpub in the heart of the market dis..
Activities Climbing Mt. Asama Steve Morton Get up close and personal to experiencing one of the few active, constantly smoking volcanoes in Japan; An adventure you won’t..
