12 Culture Shirakawa-go at Golden Week Cathy Cawood The Japanese village of Shirakawa-go is a World Heritage Site with many thatched roof houses in a beautiful mountain setting.
15 Culture Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji Tomoko Kamishima Ming Style Beauty in Manpuku-ji: The floors of the corridors, passageways, and insides of the halls are covered with diamond-s..
Food The Best Soba in Togakushi Robert Grey It has been said that Togakushi is the birthplace of soba. So why not go with the best of them all: the centuries-old, family-run..
Activities Sendai's Aoba Matsuri 2026 Mid May The Aoba Matsuri is Sendai's largest festival after Tanabata. A samurai procession, dancers, and various events can be enjoyed..
Activities Sanpo-ji Temple Tom Hanaway Sanpo-ji is a haunting temple found in the outskirts of Tokyo.
Food Best Tokyo Coffee: Café de l'Ambre Alexandra Dorovici Café de l'Ambre in Ginza, Tokyo is one of the oldest coffee shops in the area. It opened in 1948 and kept all its coffee b..
16 Culture Shiroyama Park in Southern Chiba Jessica A Paje Tateyama City is home to beautiful Shiroyama Park located in the Southern Boso Peninsula. Within the park are the restored Tat..