Food More Summer Foods in Japan Sleiman Azizi Enjoying summer in Japan means enjoying its food. From chilled noodles to grilled corn, Japan's summer foods are a treat to eat.
Culture Saiko-ji Temple in Nagano Peter Sidell In the middle of Nagano city in central Japan, Saiko-ji is an interesting, historical Buddhist temple.
13 Culture Hattasan Sonei Temple in Shizuoka Illaura Rossiter Nestled in the forest on a mountain in Fukuroi City in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Hattasan Sonei is a temple where you can enjoy cherry blossoms
6 Culture Tomioka Silk Mill in Gunma Illaura Rossiter A national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tomioka Silk Mill in Japan's Gunma Prefecture is a spot where you can take a walk through history and
Culture War and Peace In Nagano Arlene Bastion Apparently Shingen was having a quiet moment on a stool when who else but... Japanese history, now all is deathly quiet and peaceful.
Food Kushi Katsu Tanaka in Soka Sleiman Azizi Kushi Katsu Tanaka is chain store with branches around Japan, specialising in deep-fried skewered foods.
Culture Hidden Gems in Western Tokyo Piti Koshimura An immersion in Japanese culture surrounded by nature
Culture Hina Doll Festival in Enzan 2026 Mid Feb - Mid Apr sets from the Meiji and Showa Eras, as well as special hanging hina decorations and beautifully made padded fabric pictures on display at Kanzo Yashiki in