Culture Top 10 Studio Ghibli-inspired Places in Japan Sarah Koh Fans of Studio Ghibli are in for a treat with a wide range of Ghibli-inspired attractions to be found dotted around Japan.
Culture Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba Ignatius Koh Odaiba's old RX-78-2 Gundam statue has been replaced by a new RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model. The new statue can transform between..
Culture Ryukyu Lantern Festival Early Dec - Late Mar It is said that in many moons ago in China, women were not allowed out of the house at night, except on the 15th day of the Ch..
Historical Discovering Ako: Salt and City Tom Fay Nowadays, Ako is known throughout Japan for its famous salt, but it is also rising as an attractive travel destination thanks to..
Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
Culture ‘Sel De La Vie’: Experience the Essence of Ako Tom Fay The French proverb ‘sel de la vie’ (literally meaning ‘the salt of life’) perfectly sums up the essence of Ako, a famous salt-..
Culture Fukuoka Grand Sumo Tournament Mid - Late Nov Professional sumo's final tournament of the year will be held in Fukuoka City in western Japan from 11th to 25th November. Tickets..
Culture Naked Man Festival Mid Feb Brave the cold of February in Okayama for the Saidaiji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri, also known as the Naked Man Festival, and considered..