Culture Being a Ninja in Togakushi Kenny King Hin Choi It's not easy to be a ninja, but here in Togakushi you can learn about their stories and try to be one.
Food Crepe de Girafe in Sapporo Yuditha Sucia Nadhiif I never thought that crepes were so popular in Japan.... It seems that Japanese people like sweets and have an affinity for European
8 Oimatsu Sweets Shop in Kyoto Sarah Chaney I walked into a shop selling Japanese sweets made in Kyoto and had matcha tea with sakura mochi (a rice cake stuffed with bean paste and wrapped in a leaf
Activities Cycling for Free in Tokyo Allie Tan There’s no doubt that Tokyo can be an expensive place, but there are a number of free activities that will sweeten your trip.
13 Amateur Sumo Tournament in Tohoku Sarah Chaney We were invited into the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture to join the locals in an amateur sumo tournament.
Culture Water Throwing Festival in Tohoku 2026 Early Aug Visit a quaint hot spring town a short distance away from a well known samurai town, Aizuwakamatsu, in Fukushima Prefecture.
