Culture Kashiwa Matsuri Joe Robinson Kashiwa Matsuri is a huge festival with a wide range of street food, music, games, dance, and floats. Despite all the drinking and..
Culture Nokogiriyama: "Saw-tooth" Mountain Elisabeth Kress Chiba's Nokogiriyama is an little known day trip from Tokyo with thrilling views, an atmospheric hike through a forested t..
Temples & Shrines Narita Town Elena Lisina Narita is not just an airport, but a nice town with Naritasan temple and Japanese garden.
Culture Mihama-en Japanese Garden Todd Wojnowski City life can be overwhelming sometimes, but in today's world where urban sprawl makes it harder and harder to find a place..
Historical Onjuku Town and Beach Franki Webb Onjuku is close to Tokyo, therefore cheap and convenient, but still has a lot to offer the casual traveler. The little town harbors..
Culture Naritasan Shinshōji Temple Imogen Riethmuller The Naritasan Temple is well worth a visit, and not just for those filling in time while waiting for a plane. The temple groun..
12 Culture Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple, Chiba Jessica A Paje Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple in Tateyama, Chiba, is where you can find the statue of reclining Buddha tucked away on a hill surrounded..
Culture 2019 All Japan Superhero Festival Elizabeth Scally On October 15th and 16th, superheroes and mascot characters from all over Japan meet at various locations in Chiba City. This free..