Culture Fukui Castle and Yuki Hideyasu Takako Sakamoto Yuki Hideyasu was the first lord of the Fukui Clan. The second son of Tokugawa Ieyasu, he could have been heir and Shogun one ..
Shopping Maach Ecute Shopping Complex Xia Fei Chiew A hidden gem full of history, culture and good eats!
13 Activities Fuji Five Lakes Wind Cave George Popescu This is an underground lava cave, in which the temperature pretty much stays around zero degrees throughout the whole year and..
Activities 10 Things to See and Do in Izu Peter Sidell In Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Izu Peninsula boasts a diverse range of attractions: beautiful coastal scenery, a monkey..
12 Activities Cherry Blossoms Adorn Meguro River George Popescu One beautiful early April day I took a walk along the Meguro canal river and saw the mesmerizing cherry blossom trees in full bloom...
Shopping Kyoto Spinning Tops, Jackyu Takako Sakamoto Kyo Koma (Kyoto Spinning Tops) Jackyu; Spinning tops made of cotton threads are created by only one man in the world, Kyoto..
Culture Matsushima Foliage Light Up 2026 Late Oct - Late Nov The Matsushima Foliage Light up is a unique event in Japan that gives you the chance to see an illuminated Zen Garden ablaze with..
14 Food Mikaku Beef Restaurant Takako Sakamoto Mikaku on Shirakawa street only serves premium wagyu beef, all hand cut on cleavers only. The restaurant has a great, romantic atmosphere..