Traditional Joe Okada: The Last Samurai Ignatius Koh Joe Okada is Japan's oldest active tour guide. With his samurai gear and katana, he will bring you through Kyoto and let you..
30 Culture Wood Crafts of Japan Elena Lisina A variety of wood products are found in Japan. Furniture, traditional shoes, dishes, musical instruments, lamps, souvenirs and so..
11 Festivals Oyster Festival in Miyajima Peter Eberhardt The oyster festival on Miyajima island is held each year in february during oyster season, if you love sea food this festival is..
Culture Hakata Machiya Folk Museum Tony Mariani Hakata Machiya Folk Museum has magnificent displays depicting the two major festivals held in Hakata city during the year.
Museums Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore and..
Culture Masobyo 5 (1Review) Masobyo Temple (媽祖廟), also called Ma Zhu Miao, is located in Yokohama’s Chinatown. The young Taoist temple, which opened relatively recently in 2..
Culture Hokuriku Ramen Expo 2026 Mid Oct If you're a ramen fan, the Hokuriku Ramen Expo is an event you shouldn't miss. The four-day expo brings a dozen popular..
Culture Two Days in Chiba Rey Waters Exploring unbelievable Chiba Prefecture and checking out all there is to see in this two-day itinerary. Escape the cities and embrace..