Culture Getting Lost in Kamakura Celine Ong Want to experience the magic of Kyoto but hate dealing with the crowds? Take the road less travelled and hop on a train to Kamakura..
Culture Tendo Ningen Shogi 2026 Mid Apr Tendo Ningen Shogi is a “Human Chess” event that occurs every April in the city of Tendo, Yamagata. Set under rows of blooming..
Culture Tokyo's Top 3 Travel Rankings Celine Ong First time in Japan? Tokyo alone has tons to offer, so if you're short on time — we helped pick out the "Top 3s" to visit,..
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2026 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo Cit..
Activities Encounter the Best of Ehime Celine Ong Check out the Top 10 Sights of Ehime Prefecture — Japan's hidden gem located on the off-the-beaten-track island of Shikoku..
Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites Celine Ong Kyoto, Japan’s cultural capital, is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Shrines and Temples. To make the most out of your itinera..
Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong The westernmost region of Aizu in Fukushima embodies the spirit of the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by mountains and valleys,..