Culture Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and also in names.
Accommodation Hoshinoya Nara Prison Opening in 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 11, 2025 When you think of luxury accommodation stays, a prison probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind.
Culture JAPA VALLEY TOKYO Opening in 2027 Kim Bergström Sep 1, 2025 Pharrell Williams and NIGO® are set to bring a new cultural landmark to Tokyo in 2027 with the opening of JAPA VALLEY TOKYO.
A Tour with a Difference: Oyama’s Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare As a result, Oyama Afuri Shrine became a popular alternative and people... and performing arts that originally was devised to complement the Tokyo 2020
Culture A Creepy Walk through a WWII Bunker Robert Grey Hidden well off the beaten path in Nagano City's Matsushiro area is the Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters, a relatively unknown piece of Japan's
Activities Japan's Best Winter Adventures for 2026 Kim Bergström As the world looks ahead to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, winter... , 2026 is an ideal year to chase Olympic-inspired adventures across Japan
Food Miyoko Schinner: Japan Vegan Tour 2026 Veronica Carnevale Discover the captivating world of Japanese gourmet through the eyes of Miyoko Schinner, a renowned vegan chef.
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Tokyo Stadium Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo Stadium will host football and rugby as well as modern pentathlon, including the swimming, fencing, riding and laser-run