12 Culture Teizen-in Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Teizen-in is a large, restful Buddhist temple, home to beautiful wooden carvings and bronze statues.
13 Culture Umbrellas in Japan Elena Lisina Japan is a country where the most modern of things organically coexist... I’ve already written about the changeable weather in Japan is, and so with
Food Grinpia in Makinohara Samuel Richards In the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, Grinpia Makinohara is a green tea facility where you can enjoy tea picking (in season), tea tasting
Activities Volcano-hopping in Kyushu Viola van Onselen Kyushu is a perfect destination for adventurous cyclists, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes and stunning climbs.
Tomica Expo in Nagoya 2025 Dec 12th - Dec 21st The Tomica Expo at Nagoya's Fukiage Hall is set to explore all things Tomica cars, and it's packed with fun for both kids and kids at heart.
Wisteria Blooms in Fukuoka Liz Ong Blooming for only a short period, typically around mid-April to early May in Fukuoka, wisteria flowers are popular for their petals colored in beautiful
Sumikkogurashi Store in Dazaifu Liz Ong The Sumikkogurashi store in Dazaifu, Fukuoka, has all the merchandise you can imagine, and all you’ll ever need.
Sento in Shinagawa City Featured Sento Etiquette Sento in Shinagawa City What are Sento?... Another attraction of Matsu-no-Yu is its open-air bath, which combines