Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina You'll come across many curious characters and mascots when walking along Japanese streets. While many are familiar to all,..
Museums Hirosaki Park Eric Thompson Hirosaki Park, with its castle relics, gardens, shrine and cherry blossoms, is definitely worth a visit!
Historical Wasabi Farm in Summer Akira Matsuo Daio Wasabi Farm is Japan’s largest genuine wasabi farm and also a popular "sightseeing" spot located between Matsumoto and Ha..
Historical Welcome the New Year at Ise Jingu Dan Traylor After the countdown, make way for hatsumode — the first shrine visit of the new year — at the Ise Grand Shrine
Culture Tsuruoka's Historic Sites Arlene Bastion Tsuruoka's history makes it an interesting place. Better still, there's nothing touristy about it.
12 Historical The Beauty of Nijo-jo Castle - 2 Larry Knipfing Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto, has many magnificent details that will surprise you.
Culture Mano Town, Sado Island Jonathan Perry Enjoying the fine scenery and free alcohol of Mano Town
6 Culture Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site Kim The Sannai Maruyama Historical Site offers the chance to step back in time and see reconstructions of dwellings dating back to the..