Street & Urban Hanami at Nishi Park Tristan Scholze As spring comes to the largest city in Kyushu, the crowds head for the biggest downtown parks, Maizuru and Nishi, to enjoy the cherry..
Culture Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate Katherine Moore A Western Style Fortress but the site of battle of a very Japanese War. Visit the observation tower to best see its snowflake like..
11 Culture Shikoku-Mura in Autumn Illaura Rossiter In Shikoku Mura, a park of relocated historical buildings near Takamatsu in Japan's Kagawa prefecture, bright autumn leaves..
Culture Rakugo and Co. Sleiman Azizi Japan's theatrical arts aren't limited to noh, kyogen, kabuki or bunraku. Smaller traditions still exist with the most famous..
18 Street & Urban Walk Through Chinatown in Kobe Cathy Cawood Kobe's Chinatown is one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. You can feast on spring rolls, steamed dumplings and..
Culture The Yokohama Toastmasters Club Larry Knipfing If you are a member of Toastmasters International anywhere in the world, then I highly recommend that you drop in and visit a fellow..
Culture Koganei City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Koganei City is the geographical centre of Tokyo. Its temples and shrines are decidedly local affairs and include places like Kajinoichikishima..
8 Street & Urban Winter Tranquility in Otaru Chris Barnes Otaru is a beautiful port town easily accessible from neighboring hotspots like Sapporo & Niseko. The perfect place unwind and enjoy..