Culture What's Nice About Niimi Arlene Bastion Niimi is a nice place to be in, sumptuous scenery, food, and history, at your feet.
Culture Hello! Leaf Art World in Yokohama 2025-2026 Oct 11th 2025 - Feb 23rd 2026 Past Event Leaf paper-cutting is a highly specialized form of art in which detailed images are carved directly into real leaves using an ultra-fine..
Culture Kochi Castle 5 (1Review) Kochi Castle in Kochi Prefecture, Japan, was built following the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600. Construction of the castle took place from 1601 to 1611..
Culture Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse Elena Lisina The popular Shinjuku Gyoen Greenhouse deserves special attention as it has a large collection of exotic plants.
Culture Mamedacho Old Town Bonson Lam Mamedacho in Hita City is nestled in a valley behind some forested hills between Fukuoka and Oita. It is a great place to explore..
Culture Cooking Classes at Chagohan Allie Tan A really fun and interactive cooking class, and a really delicious Japanese bento dinner after.
Temples & Shrines Takamatsu Temple Countdown Arlene Bastion The last few temples before completing the Henro might be the toughest.
Culture Kyoto: My Alternative Top 3 Temples Peter Sidell Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto is home to hundreds of shrines and temples: here are three of my favourite less visited ones...