12 Culture Kusanagi-jinja Peter Sidell In Kusanagi in the suburbs of Japan's Shizuoka city, Kusanagi-jinja is a historic, atmospheric forest shrine.
Shopping Nukumori-no-Mori Peter Sidell Near Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Nukumori-no-Mori is a cute forest fantasy village, its cottages and mushroom..
Food Inanba Lester Goh In Hamamatsu in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Inanba is an award-winning teppanyaki and shabu-shabu restaurant serving top ..
Area Matsumoto Matsumoto, located in the heart of Nagano Prefecture, is a destination that offers a rich blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. While often associated with nearby outdoor attractions..
Culture Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum Kenny King Hin Choi Opposite to the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, this money museum tells a lot about the history of money in Japan.
Culture Matsumoto Grand Taiko Festival 2026 Late Jul An introduction to the raw and elegant sound and fury of the Matsumoto Taiko Festival
Culture Takaoka Mikurumayama Festival 2026 Friday - May 1st Takaoka's Mikurumayama Festival, a 400 year old parade celebrating the founding of the city. One of only five festivals in Japan..