Culture Top 10 Alternative Ghibli Spots Celine Ong Already visited the Ghibli Museum? Check out these off the beaten path Ghibli-inspired places instead. These Japan locations inspired..
Culture Kihachijo Meyu Workshop Elizabeth S Kichachijo Meyu Workshop on Hachijojima, in the Izu Islands, preserves a centuries-old textile production. Lustrous handwoven kihachijo..
Food Eloise Cafe in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Eloise Cafe is rich in history, having transformed from a youth camp and music hall into a popular cafe. This peaceful and modest..
Culture The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.
Culture Achi Shrine's Zodiac Sanctum Arlene Bastion No better place to rest in Kurashiki than in quiet Achi Shrine, made interesting with a Zodiac sanctum, a smaller sub-shrine containing..
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park that's..
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters Kofu: Spectacular Shosenkyo Gorge, rich history, excellent museums, tasty local food and wines. Gem stone capital of Japan and leading..
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the..