Culture Nagoya Castle Summer Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug A festival on the castle grounds in early August is a great way to spend the evening in Nagoya. Food, beer, and fun a-plenty.
Museums Namahage Museum in Akita Justin Velgus You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and wh..
Historical Tosho-gu Shrine’s Secret Magic - 1 Tomoko Kamishima Tosho-gu is directly north of Edo Castle—the residence of the king of this world. Ieyasu thought that Tosho-gu would be the re..
10 Culture Kabushima Shrine: Seagull Island Imogen Riethmuller Visit the Kabushima Shrine in Hachinohe to see what happens when seagulls take over. The Shinto shrine is an annual breeding ground..
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 15 Things I Love About Japan Emma Sletteland Here are 15 of my favorite things about Japan, one of the most special and unique places I've ever been. From the perspective..
Festivals Wazuka - Japanese Tea Town Simona Zavadckyte Wazuka is a traditional Japanese tea town, with picturesque scenery and mind-clearing, heart-warming Japanese tea. Its tea ind..