8 Temples & Shrines Kyoto Shorenin Temple Martijn Beckers Don't let winter time, or the abundance of temples in Kyoto stop you from visiting Shorenin; even with entrance fee you will..
Culture In Search of the Sakai Daimyo in Tsuruoka City Alena Eckelmann The Sakai, a samurai clan that originated in the 14thcentury, became chief retainers to the Shoguns of the Tokugawa Clan. The Sakai..
Culture Tatami 101 Sherilyn Siy If you are living in an old Japanese house and wish to change the tatami mats, you might find our experience helpful. Here is what..
Culture Ureshino Onsen Station Festival 2023 Feb 11th 2023 Past Event The Nishi Kyushu Shinkansen connects Nagasaki City to Takeo Onsen in Saga Prefecture, and commenced service in late September of..
13 Historical Higashida Blast Furnace Jaclynn Seah Understanding Japan's transformation to industrial leader - it all began with steel production here at the Higashida Blast Furnace...
10 Culture Matsunaga Memorial Hall in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsunaga Memorial Hall is a well-preserved old Japanese..
Festivals The Beer Fes in Nagaoka 2023 Sep 2nd - 3rd 2023 Past Event Billed as the largest craft beer event on the Sea of Japan coastline, the Beer Fes in Nagaoka is set to include a wide varie..
Culture Something's Afoot Hillary Lewis The Pacific Okinawa Players Theatre group presents "Something's Afoot," a family friendly musical.