Culture
A Tale of Two Temples
Fuki-ji temple, on Oita's Kunizaki peninsula, is one of Kyushu's oldest temples. Far from country's popular tourist..
Culture
The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Culture
Canine Fashion in Japan 2025
Pet ownership in Japan is at an all-time high, with lapdogs and smaller canines leading the pack. The Yoyogi Park WanWan Carnival..
Food
Introducing Beppu's Seafood Delight
In Kyushi in western Japan, Beppu is not just about hot springs, it's a seafood-lovers' paradise. Discover the secrets of..
Culture
A Tale of Two Temples
Fuki-ji temple, on Oita's Kunizaki peninsula, is one of Kyushu's oldest temples. Far from country's popular tourist..
Food
Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends
Patisserie Bebe Nature offers a complete selection of the finest European desserts and confections, and a novel way to create a..
Culture
Canine Fashion in Japan 2025
Pet ownership in Japan is at an all-time high, with lapdogs and smaller canines leading the pack. The Yoyogi Park WanWan Carnival..
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Transportation
Old Hamawaki Station
The hot spring town of Hamawaki no longer exists, but the little train station that served it in its days of glory is still there,..
Gallery
Canine Fashion in Japan
Tokyo
Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends
Yamanashi
The Truth About Abenoseimei
Okayama
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Culture
Ako Gishisai Festival, Tokyo 2024
An annual festival held on December 14 in Tokyo, commemorating the 47 ronin, samurai who avenged their wrongfully executed master..
Beauty & Spa
Finding Lake Inawashiro
Lauren Jade HillTake a trip to Fukushima's Lake Inawashiro for an unforgettable panorama.
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Activities
Hayama Isshiki Beach in June
Tomoko KamishimaIsshiki Beach in Hayama is considered to be a cool, adult beach in the Shonan area. The best time to enjoy its cozy ambience is..
Culture
The Past and Present of Byodoin
Scott BrauseByodo-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..