11 Experience Art iHyogo Prefectural Museum of Art Irma Syahriar The art museum of Kobe exhibits notable works from local and foreign artists.
14 Culture Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin Temple Peter Sidell Close to Shinagawa station in urban central Tokyo, Koya-San Tokyo Betsuin is an expansive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting statues.
10 Culture Shinmei Hikawa Shrine in Tokyo Peter Sidell In the western districts of central Tokyo, Shinmei Hikawa shrine is a small, charming shinto shrine, feeling as if it's deep in a forest rather than in
Accommodation HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa in Tokyo Peter Sidell Like a number of other MYSTAYS hotels in Tokyo such as those in Kanda,... distance south you have the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena and the Edo-Tokyo
Culture Hidden Gems in Tokyo and Yamanashi Veronica Carnevale From Tokyo to Yamanashi, journey with us down the road less traveled and discover new perspectives of Japan.
Accommodation Mermaid Lagoon Concept Room in Tokyo Kim Bergström Jul 10, 2022 This summer, the Hotel Intercontinental Tokyo Bay is debuting a mermaid-themed concept room, with both day stay and overnight plans available.
Culture Yokota Air Base Sakura Spring Festival 2026 Late Mar One of them is the Sakura Spring Festival, which celebrates the promenade of cherry blossom trees lining the road towards the base's east gate.
Activities Sakura Spots in Iwaki City, Fukushima Kim Bergström It's a great spot for some off the beaten path sakura hunting as well, with some obvious and not-so-obvious spots to enjoy the best of cherry blossom season