Planning Bear Encounters Growing in Tourist Spots Kim Bergström Oct 7, 2025 recent years, bear sightings have been increasing across the country, and not... being scratched by a bear near the Wada House, one of the village's most
Food % Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto Tom Roseveare The coffee here is first-class, with a latte here tasting no less than... , Junichi Yamaguchi – who now heads up rival Here Kyoto's canele/coffee
Accommodation HOTEL MYSTAYS Premier Kanazawa Charles Colfer HOTEL MYSTAYS Kanazawa provides a perfect home-base of operations for any trip within Japan and if you choose to stay in Kanazawa you will certainly not
Culture Kasuga Forest, Nara Arlene Bastion There is no gussying up to look good. It is as it was.... You're not just looking at one or two ancient trees here.
Planning Have a Cooler Summer in Japan Serena Ogawa The weather from every season can be intense and summer is no exception... Or if you find the stuffy air is stuffing up your nose too, try a minty
Activities Oga City Namahage Ride Ben Bloch The Namahage Ride in Oga, Akita is really an event like no other.... As the ride is not a tournament, with no prizes awarded to those who ride
Nightlife Bar Tram and Bar Trench Michael Ying There's no denying the wonderful taste of Japanese alcohol. ... And there is plenty to choose from, as their whiskey list rivals most American