Culture Wintertime Magic in Otaru, Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Otaru is a small port city where atmospheric charm and breathtaking sceneries meet artisanal traditions and local gastronomy.
Culture Wake-jinja and Inukai Falls Guillaume Doré Not too far from Myoken onsen, you can find a shrine that Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife Oryo visited during their honeymoon, as well as a nice waterfall.
Culture Odori Shibazakura Festival 2026 Late Mar - Early May Each spring, Shunan City in Yamaguchi Prefecture transforms into a vibrant patchwork of pink, purple, and white.
Food Sakura-tei: The World's Largest Okonomiyaki Restaurant Veronica Carnevale Sakura-tei, located in bustling Harajuku, is a unique restaurant where food meets art.
Activities Baba Ramen: Hands-on Cooking Workshop Featured Craft the perfect bowl of ramen like a pro in Tokyo
Planning Hagi Listed Among Japan’s Most Beautiful Spots Kim Bergström Jul 11, 2025 British newspaper The Times recently curated a list of their ten most beautiful places in Japan, and while a few are reasonably well-known favorites, others
Activities Sakura-lined Waterways in Tokyo Kim Bergström From famous locations like Meguro River to quieter stretches of the Zenpukuji River, these seven waterways showcase Tokyo’s cherry blossoms from a different
Planning Two of Asia's Coolest Neighborhoods Named in Tokyo Kim Bergström Apr 1, 2025 However, beyond its reputation for high-end retail, Ginza is also a cultural... Meanwhile, Tomigaya presents a very different side of the city.