Activities Fuji Rock Festival 2017 Jerome Lee Fuji Rock Festival 2017, held at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata prefecture, saw a lineup of stellar artists including Bjork, Lorde, The XX, Gorillaz, Aphex
Transportation Hokuriku Shinkansen Among World's Best Train Trips Kim Bergström Oct 2, 2025 In a recent feature, the BBC highlighted nine of the world's most unforgettable train trips, covering everything from alpine crossings to coastal rides
Culture Zuishin-in Daihonzan Temple Bonson Lam The blossom of young love, and then death, is in many ways, a parallel to the life of the plum blossom branches that the girls were on their kimonos, blossoms
Activities Tips for Sakura Viewing in Japan Kim Bergström Sakura season is one of the most popular times of year to visit Japan, and for good reason—the beauty is incredible, and it's well worth experiencing at
Culture An Exhibition of Noh Theatre 2018 Aug 30th - Nov 4th 2018 Past Event The National Noh Theatre near Shibuya in central Tokyo is holding a free exhibition of historical noh theatre artefacts once belonging to the powerful
Culture Hello! Leaf Art World in Yokohama 2025-2026 Oct 11th - Feb 23rd and ruin the piece.... of the leaf, which become part of the final composition.
Accommodation Tsumugiya Guesthouse Lee Tan Being a backpacker herself, owner Totomi understands the needs of the traveller... The female dormitory has the added advantage of a personal toilet and sink
Food Source Cafe & Salon Lee Tan Step away from Kyoto's madding crowds into Source, a chic cafe located in the quieter Okazaki area.