Culture Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine Scott Brause Take a short rest in this arbor just a few minutes’ walk from Yoyogi Koen Station. There’s more to ponder here than you might ..
A Journey Through Time on the Hokuriku Shinkansen Leslie Taylor One of Japan’s most compelling features as a travel destination is the unique mixture of modern and traditional, and the new G..
Culture Miso Specialty Store "Sano Miso" Ginza Sano Miso is a traditional Japanese food. Sano Miso Ginza Store, a miso specialty store. sells about 40 kinds of miso. It also holds..
Activities Kochi Prefecture's Salt Road Chiara Terzuolo In Kochi Prefecture you can take a day trek following one of the ancient roads that was used to transport prized salt to market.
Culture A Tale of Two Temples Scott Brause Fuki-ji temple, on Oita's Kunizaki peninsula, is one of Kyushu's oldest temples. Far from country's popular tourist..
Activities Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern rachel teo The Ryūgaishidō Cavern in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of the largest caves in the Tōkai region. It is about 1 kilom..
Culture Asakusa Shutter Art Peter Lin Before the crowds show up in Asakusa, a walk along the streets of Nakamise Dori is an interesting experience and allows for viewing..
Culture Hiking Around Azuchi Castle Ruins rachel teo The relentless heat of the Japanese summer has finally waned, and it's the best time of the year to go on a hike! Join me in..