Culture Experience the Sea’s Blessings in Minamisanriku Veronica Carnevale What are wakame and mekabu?... Both wakame and mekabu are most often enjoyed in soups (especially miso
Activities Picking Persimmon in Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Persimmon, or kaki in Japanese, are an autumn fruit in Japan. Kaki fruits taste great.
Accommodation Lawson is Making Campervan Trips Even Easier Kim Bergström Jul 8, 2025 Designated RV parks are certified by the JRVA to provide safe, comfortable... you think about it, it’s a clever pairing: convenience stores in Japan are
Food Kyoto Station a Top Pick for Foodie Experiences Kim Bergström Apr 4, 2025 restaurants serving high-quality meals, and Japan's railway hubs are... home to over 50 restaurants, and for ramen aficionados, nine of those are
Accommodation Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku Sébastien Duval prefectures and the tea capital of Japan—these sustainable historic buildings are... The final touches of all the private villas are imbued with a sustainable
6 Food Katsuo no Tataki: Kochi's Soul Food Chiara Terzuolo Watching katsuo no tayaki being cooked is part of the fun, as thick fillets of bonito (also known as skipjack tuna) are thrust into a flaming inferno.
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Iris Gardens Kim Bergström Along with hydrangeas, irises are one of the colorful floral highlights of Japan's rainy season.
Activities Ashigakubo Icicles 2026 Jan 8th - Feb 23rd A quiet valley of Chichibu's natural scenery transformed into part of the Man of Steel's Fortress of Solitude by ice crystals frozen in time