Culture 10 Things to Do in Japan in September Lynda Hogan Ideas to make the most out of a September visit to Japan. The month of September brings such a mix of weather, flowers, events and even food.
Shopping Ishinomaki Style Kokeshi Dolls Justin Velgus Tree Tree Ishinomaki is a kokeshi shop that opened in April 2015.
15 Accommodation Xmas at Prince Hotel New Takanawa Takako Sakamoto During the Christmas season in 2015, I stayed at Grand Prince Hotel New... and I found the Christmas illumination here chic, classy and romantic, a
18 Kyoto's Gion Matsuri Anne Lauenroth many people dressing up in traditional Japanese garments such as yukata, a... stroll through the packed streets is a wonderful experience.
Culture Iwatayama Monkey Park Victoria Vlisides Hike up a mountainside, feed wild monkeys and enjoy the view at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2026 Mid Feb A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show bravery and tenacity.
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge crowds, and I recently found such a
Food Tsukemen in Tokyo Featured The shop’s unique dash broth helps to create a luxurious taste that you... 1-21-5 Dai-nana Yahagi Building, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Minami Ikebukuro (東京都豊島区南池袋