Culture Terashima Samurai House in Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Terashima House is the preserved residence of Kurando Terashima, a middle class samurai retainer to the
Activities Sweet Potato Digging in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan Many people indulge in a sweet potato treat while visiting Kawagoe. But how about digging your own sweet potatoes to take home?
Culture Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known artist by the name of Nami
Covid-19 Vaccination in Japan Sherilyn Siy While it was impossible to select the maker of the vaccine and the date and time of vaccination, there was some leeway in adjusting the time.
Activities Blue Flower Season in Kagoshima Kim Bergström From late May through to mid June, Flower Park Kagoshima is hosting a blue flower festival.
14 Culture Tono Furusato Village in Autumn Alena Eckelmann To learn more about the culture and tradition in the Tono area of Iwate Prefecture, a visit to the Tono Furosato Village is highly recommended.
Activities Cosmos Alley in Shinshiro, Aichi 2025 Early - Mid Oct Each year from around early to mid October, Aichi's Shinshiro Cosmos Alley is filled with the beauty of around 350,000 cosmos in bloom.
Food Coffee House Shaker in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Located in Naka-Karuizawa, it is a secret spot for Karuizawa locals. Mr.
