6 Culture Hakkaisan Shrine in Autumn Kim Bergström Hakkaisan Shrine in Niigata Prefecture is a tranquil and photogenic spot to visit for a look at the changing leaves of autumn.
Culture Sumo Stables in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi In Ryogoku in central Tokyo, you can watch sumo wrestlers practice in training halls known as stables.
15 Culture Public Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the pleasant city of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, you can find plenty of public art as you wander around, with statues that are variously
Culture Tenkawa Shrine in Nara Hiroyuki Akaishi of the sacred triangle linking three sacred sites, Yoshino, Kumano and Koya, is well known for being the best but most exclusive spiritual power spot in
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Wandering in Iga-Ueno city, the home of ninjas : haiku, traditional crafts, castle and sake tasting !
9 Culture Shivering in Iwate's Beauty Ignatius Koh treasures, and while the 2011 tsunami and earthquake damaged the region, it has bounced back stronger and offers a gateway into the the less-trodden path in
Culture A Special Trip in Odawara Serena Kim Fuji, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka.... Odawara Castle Stay Odawara Castle was constructed in the
Festivals Pillow Fight in Ito City 2026 Late Feb The Pillow Fight in Ito City takes place with teams of eight who battle it out against one another by throwing pillows, while futon comforters are used
