11 Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 2&3 Temples Yoshifumi Hara I walked the pilgrimage path to visit the first three temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage.
Area Kumamoto City Kumamoto City brims with history with Kumamoto Castle, standing since the 13th century, located here. Along with Himeji and Matsumoto Castles, Kumamoto Castle is considered a top-three castle..
Food Taste of Okinawa Bonson Lam Obon is the homecoming Okinawans give to their ancestors, a meal that bridges death and life.
Food Miyashita Park Eats Serena Ogawa Miyashita Park is famous as a skate park but what visitors to the area might not know is that it's home to some delicious foods!
Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Let’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodles, or a steaming pot of wild
Culture “Life Beyond Logic”: Shoji Kawamori Sébastien Raineri I had the chance to meet legendary designer Shoji Kawamori, producer of the "Live Earth Journey" Signature Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, who shared his
Activities 5 of Japan's Best Rose Gardens Kim Bergström Roses are seen as one of the world's most symbolic flowers, and there are a host of different gardens across Japan where visitors can enjoy a wide variety
Culture Tokyo's Important Cultural Property - Crafts Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to three craft items - armour, calligraphy and temple bell - listed on the Important Cultural Property list.