Activities Night Sakura Pilgrimage at Yasukuni Shrine 2026 Late Mar For three nights in late March, Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine will host the Night Cherry Blossom Pilgrimage, an event that invites visitors to witness breathtaking
Culture Memorable Matsuyama Arlene Bastion My walk up to the castle took me through the richness of the area’s forested... ornate shrine-like entrance, it is an architectural feat built around three
Planning So You Want to Move to Rural Japan Chiara Terzuolo So you are tired of the city and want to run off to the mountains/ocean/valleys of rural Japan... but are you sure you have all the details?
Planning State of Emergency Declared Over [May 2020] Serena Ogawa Apr 8, 2020 A decrease in COVID-19 cases ends the lockdown ahead of schedule
Food Minoya: Explore Tokyo's Horse Cuisine Serena Ogawa Authentic sakura nabe that is a treat for the senses!
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Read on to learn more about this special island through my personal experiences... water against the shore and the occasional bird chirp, instantly lulled me
Accommodation Tsumugiya Guesthouse Lee Tan month-long trip, thanks to the bathroom's spaciousness and a shower head... Head to the cosy lounge, where you'll find it easy to strike up a conversation
Culture A Day Tour of Mount Fuji Livvy Boote I chose to ignore these warnings, and I’m glad that I did.... such as soft serve ice-cream with the local berry flavour, or the melon bread