6 Culture Konno Hachimangu Shrine Lily “Konno Hachimangu Shrine”, located in Shibuya ward, Tokyo, is known as the guardian both of Shibuya and Aoyama. It was founded..
Festivals Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival 2025 Mid Oct The Shinshu Matsumoto Soba Festival is an annual event which has been running for almost 20 years now, and it brings soba restaurants..
Culture Bansuiso Most might not expect to find a French-style villa below Matsuyama Castle, but this elegant construction offers a respite from the bustling town center..
Temples & Shrines Osu Kannon Temple Todd Wojnowski Osu Kannon is a large, famous Buddhist temple in Nagoya. With deep history and religious importance, it's a great place to visit...
Culture Niigata Festival 2025 Aug 8th - Aug 10th The Niigata Festival is one of the biggest attraction in the region, and it's well earned! It goes for three days on the f..
Culture A New Way to Experience Himeji Castle Tom Fay Sat proudly overlooking the city streets below, Himeji Castle is a UNESCO-registered masterpiece of traditional wooden archite..
Museums Kyoto City Bonson Lam Travel & Leisure has named Kyoto as the World's Best City for the second consecutive year in 2015.
Culture Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Tokyo Bunka Kaikan is a renowned concert hall located in Ueno Park, the green heart of Taito Ward. The hall opened in 1961 as a hub for arts and culture..
