Culture Yukidaruma Snowman Festival: Kuwajima 2026 Early Feb See snowmen of all shapes and sizes at Shiramine and Kuwajima, deep in the mountain valleys of Ishikawa's Hakusan region.
Museums Itsukushima Floating Shrine JJ Walsh This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list
Culture Ishinomaki Fish Market Tom Roseveare Ishinomaki Fish Market is the largest fish market in Japan, acting as a conduit for the Minami-sanriku coastal region – one of..
7 Culture Ome Railway Park with Kids Lynda Hogan Ome Railway Park is a small, but engaging railway park for little children. Train lovers may also appreciate a visit to this outdoor..
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina Traditional household items in the minka-house remain to this day. Although their appearance has changed, the names and essence..
6 Temples & Shrines Sensō-ji at Night Anisa Shafiyya Harnantyari Experience a different side of Asakusa at night
13 Culture The Beautiful Moss Stairs of Sugimoto Temple Lily Kanazawa Street's Sugimoto Temple is famous for being the oldest temple in Kamakura. Along its stone steps is a small, red Niomon..
