Culture Kemari Hajime: Kyoto's Ball Game Gloria Ticconi Held in Shimogamo Shrine in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, the Kemari Hajime is the year's first game of Kemari, a traditional..
Activities Walking Kamakura Rey Waters Smart Phone Application that provides directions and information to 300 sites in and around Kamakura
Activities Kinosaki Marine World Leslie Taylor As an island nation, Japan is deeply connected to the sea. At Kinosaki Marine World, the nation's relationship is on display..
Activities Authentic Wakayama José Manuel Zardain Getting lost in Wakayama can reveal some interesting and not so known places that will reward you with amazing food and great views..
Shopping Kamakura Ume Cider Cordelia Ding Just as Naoshima is famous for its Shio (salt) cider, Kamakura is famous for its Ume (plum) flavored cider. Plum is grown locally..
Food Kurokawa Honke in Nara Cordelia Ding During the summer season, at Kurokawa Honke (黒川本家), located in Nara city, many dishes with arrowroot incorporated, like th..
Food Kani-Doraku Crab Restaurant Rey Waters Kani-Doraku: Great dining in Yokohama, featuring crabs from throughout the country
Culture Noto’s Kiriko Festivals Alena Eckelmann The Noto Peninsula is famous for its Kiriko Festivals. Kiriko are large lanterns that are carried around during summer festivals..