Gardens & Parks One Day in Suwa Featured There are many things to do in Suwa, Japan, and this short guide should serve as an example day trip to get you started in the area...
Culture 7 Scenic Lighthouses in Japan Kim Bergström As an island nation, Japan has a significant coastline – and the varied topography including rugged cliffs, intricate bays, an..
Culture National Bunraku Theater Christie Petrakopoulou Visit the National Bunraku Theater in Osaka and discover Japan's traditional performing arts.
Historical Towel Town Arlene Bastion An Imabari towel is forever: Japan's softest, most absorbent, most durable towels come from Imabari in Ehime.
8 Festivals Shiroishi Festival Reenactment Andrew Checkley Samurai battle to-and-fro across the grounds, traditional Kyudo archers fill the air, arquebuse volleys deafen audiences and ninjas..
12 Street & Urban Sendai Airport to JR Sendai Station Takako Sakamoto Sendai Airport, a relatively new, beautiful airport with curvy-shaped modern terminal building is the main airport of the Toho..
Culture Spring Events at Ghibli Park 2025 Mar 16th - Apr 13th 2025 Past Event Ghibli Park is gearing up for a vibrant spring season with a range of exciting events taking place from March through April. I..
Culture Hakata Temple Tour 2026 Oct 31st - Nov 3rd Hakata has a fine collection of temples and shrines that make for a relaxing day's stroll. Once a year the city lights up the..