15 Temples & Shrines The Temples and Shrines of Kasai Peter Sidell Close to Kasai station in eastern Tokyo, a cluster of around ten temples makes for a pleasant place to stroll around, with a variety..
Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch..
Culture Shinagawa Street Culture and Festivities Geoff Day Shinagawa, based in the heart of what was once a more traditional Tokyo, is one of Japan's most interesting neighborhoods.
Culture Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival Bonson Lam The Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival is a celebration of nature's resilience in the little Kyoto of Northern Japan. Each April..
Museums Kubota Itchiku Museum Varsha Vaswati A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana
Culture Kunjudo Jim Bouman Create your own incense or partake in a factory tour in Awaji-shima, just a day trip from Kobe or Osaka
Culture Reizan: the Sake of Kumamoto Yui Yamaguchi Reizan is an iconic sake brand in Kumamoto. Located in Takamori-machi at the bosom of Mt. Aso, it has been making sake since 1762,..
Culture Discover Kyushu Lisa Wallin Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Kyushu. Find out what makes the prefectures Saga, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Kumamoto,..