9 Culture Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden Takako Sakamoto Located in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pleasures..
Activities 7 Winter Experiences in Monbetsu Kim Monbetsu in Hokkaido is a true winter wonderland in the colder months, and there are plenty of unique ways to connect with the region...
Food Ramen Nishiya Kim Ramen Nishiya is located right by the boarding area for the Garinko II Ice Breaker ship. Their most famous offering is their Okhotsk..
Culture Regional Crafts - Kanto Sleiman Azizi The Kanto region is home to seven prefectures and scores of traditional crafts. These include Boshu uchiwa bamboo fans from Chiba..
Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadly beauties...
8 Food Green-8: Cafe in a Green Tea Field Samuel Richards In the countryside of Shizuoka in central Japan, Green-8 is a cafe run by local young tea farmers, supporting the local industry..
Japan's Most Romantic Spots Serena Ogawa Is it time to pop the question? Are you celebrating an anniversary? Maybe a special date? Or you just want to daydream about romance?..
Culture Regional Crafts - Tohoku Sleiman Azizi The Tohoku region with its six prefectures is home to a variety of traditional crafts. These include kaba-zaiku cherry bark craft..