Culture Unique Ema in Kyoto Kim Bergström Kyoto is one of Japan's most popular destinations for visitors, and it's also a great place for unique ema spotters. This..
Culture Unique Ema Across Tokyo Kim Bergström Visit a temple or shrine in Japan, and you'll typically see a bunch of ema – wooden plaques which are used to write prayer..
Food 5 Afternoon Teas to Enjoy This Summer Kim Bergström Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes an array of festivals, fireworks, and food! If you're after a fun way ..
Accommodation 5 Accommodation Spots with a Fuji View Kim Bergström If you're planning to visit Japan in the future and want a standout view from your accommodation, why not consider somewhere..
Culture Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns Elizabeth S The Nikko Kaido, an ancient highway from Nihonbashi Bridge to the historic Nikko world heritage site retains some atmosphere from..
Activities 5 Destinations for Monet Fans in Japan Kim Bergström Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a founder of the impressionist painting movement, and was influenced strongly by Japanese art in his..
Culture A Guide to Dagashiya Kim Bergström Dagashiya are traditional Japanese sweets stores, which can still be found in places across Japan to this day. This guide covers..
Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Tohoku Region Kim Bergström While the Tohoku region may be best known for snowy vistas in the winter months, there's plenty to enjoy in the area across..
