Culture What's Nice About Niimi Arlene Bastion Niimi’s bridges are also historic, with ironwork carvings and stone posts
Culture The Hachiman-Bori Alicia Scarfe Hachiman-bori’s river cruises are understandably the city’s most popular... The boat captains, in old-fashioned uniforms, add to the historic atmosphere
11 Accommodation Beniya in Awara Onsen Illaura Rossiter spirit of hospitality, or "omotenashi", can feel worn out, or old-fashioned
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Musashino Forest Sport Plaza Elena Lisina At the 2020Olympic Games, the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza will host badminton, modern pentathlon fencing and Paralympic wheelchair basketball.
8 Transportation Old Hamawaki Station Scott Brause For the love of slow trains Like many people I love trains, and most especially... A wink to the past When I flash my JR pass at Beppu or Oita station I often
Culture Aoto Peace Park in Katsushika City Sleiman Azizi Unremarkable in many ways, the city is often thought of a bastion of retro... As you reflect on the utter annihilation and destruction of the past, hope
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale This small city features immaculately preserved structures that capture its past prestige and is known for its delectable seafood
Culture Narita's Lonely Lady Arlene Bastion An incredible shopping and eats street like Narita, made for people in a hurry, may not be the ideal place to pay tribute to an esteemed haiku poet like