Culture Czech Festival 2026 Mid Oct The Czech Festival in Kansai is Japan's largest Czech-based event, and the multi-day affair includes a variety of ways to connect..
Historical Exploring Hamamatsucho Jasper Wilkins Hamamatsucho is located very close to central Tokyo and there's a lot to do here throughout the day and night. I would rec..
12 Gardens & Parks Yokohama Waterfront Cherry Blossoms Todd Wojnowski A walk along the Yokohama waterfront from Yamashita Park to the Minato Mirai district is especially beautiful during the blooming..
Historical So-un-ji Temple in Hakone-Yumoto Tomoko Kamishima So-un-ji Temple (早雲寺) was established in 1521, based on the command of So-un Hojo shortly before his death. It was his fami..
Museums Wakita Museum of Art, Karuizawa Peter Sidell Close to Karuizawa station in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Wakita Museum of Art is a peaceful place to enjoy the Japanese paintings..
6 Culture Fukutoku Inari Shrine Kim Bergström Fukutoku Inari Shrine is not as well known as some other shrines in Yamaguchi, but it shouldn't be missed. It gives amazing..
12 Culture Brilliant Asuka Shrine, Shingu Larry Knipfing The oldest shrine in the Kumano area, Asuka Shrine is a real eye opener!
Museums The Sword of Swords (and Swordsmen) Alex Silverman Nine large kofuns and the Inariyama Sword make Sakitama Kofun Park perfect for a Sunday picnic, casual futsal game, or enjoyab..