6 Culture Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi My Đặng Both Hiraizumi and Matsushima are stunning because I remembered the phrases that Matsuo Basho wrote there. I decided to immerse..
Culture A Visit to Matto Peter Sidell Not far from Kanazawa in central Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Matto is a pleasant suburb with a handful of interesting sights...
Activities Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama Kim Bergström The Konica Minolta Planetaria Yokohama is designed to emulate a glamping experience under the starry night sky, and the venue provides..
Accommodation A Unique Black Thunder Stay in Aichi Kim Bergström Jun 7, 2022 For Black Thunder fans, there is a unique hotel room collaboration taking place at the Hotel Associa Toyohashi in Aichi Prefecture...
Culture Unique Ema in the Chubu Region Kim Bergström This guide explores a variety of unique ema (votive plaques used to write prayers and wishes on) which are found at shrines across..
Culture Hibiya Park Gardening Show 2026 Mid - Late Oct The Hibiya Park Gardening Show started in 2003 as a way to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the park's opening, and includes..
Culture Kataoka Tsurutaro Art Garden Peter Sidell A short ride on the train from Fukushima city in Japan's northern Tohoku region, this small museum is dedicated to the vibrant..
9 Culture Historical Kurashiki Bikan at Night Thu vy In central Japan's Okayama prefecture, Kurashiki is a handsome historical town. After sunset, its Bikan district is illuminated..