Activities Matsushima Oyster & Sake Festival 2016 Justin Velgus Feb 4, 2016 This weekend Matsushima, reknown as one of the 3 most scenic spots of Japan, will host its 38th annual oyster festival on Sunday, Feb. 7th.
Culture Furukawa Festival 2026 Apr 19th - Apr 20th The Furukawa Festival, or Furukawa Matsuri, is an annual event of Hida Furukawa’s Kata Wakamiya Shrine.
Activities Amazing Aogashima José Manuel Zardain Spending a day in one of the most remote regions of Japan and the least populated village of the country is an experience not able to forget and hard to
Food Secret Sake for English Speakers Kota Ushio offer great sake in English but if you are looking for such a place, look no... What is Mujo Tokyo?
Culture Hachiman Shrines Elena Lisina Among the most old and famous of them are Usa-jingu in Oita, Omiya Hachiman in Tokyo, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu in Kamakura, and Osaki Hachimangu in Sendai
Culture Akita Museum of Art Kim Bergström The Akita Museum of Art plays homage to Tsuguharu Foujita, with a permanent collection tracing his life and works.
Activities Cycling for Free in Tokyo Allie Tan There’s no doubt that Tokyo can be an expensive place, but there are a number of free activities that will sweeten your trip.
Culture Tako-jinja Gary Luscombe Tako-jinja is a small shrine in southern Osaka close to the birthplace of Takamuko-no-Kuromaro.