Culture Mount Shigi and Chogosonshi-ji Temple Gary Luscombe sweets and in winter, a delicious zensai, hot soup made with sweet red azuki
Traditional Azuma Odori Carolyn Rawson In 1925, just a few blocks from the legendary Kabukiza Theater, the understated
Museums Tochigi's Mashiko Sankokan Museum Sandra Isaka If you start in the center of town facing the giant ceramic tanuki (raccoon-dog
Culture Amami Village Gary Luscombe There are local legends that tell of mischievous fox and tanuki spirits
Culture Tea Ceremony at Taiho-an Cordelia Ding admission fee to Taiho-an of ¥500 includes sampling of a dessert - an azuki
Culture A Guide to Sake in Niigata City Niaya Harper Nodoguro Aburi Don This high-grade fish is caught along the coast of the
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2026 Late Jan - Early Feb Alternatively, check out Yoshinoyama's culinary specialties: kaki no
Gardens & Parks The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured They are topped with ultra-sweet azuki bean paste, which will give you
