Culture Feeling the Higashiyama Culture Anonymous First impression of the Higashiyama Culture and an encounter with a samurai in Kyoto.
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.
Activities Institute for Nature Study Sam Hardwick Institute for Nature Study, a park with an amazing variance of wildlife and plants for you to admire whilst wandering around.
6 Food Cafe A Table Kim Bergström Cafe A Table is a mom-and-pop style cafe situated in Minamiuonuma, Niigata Prefecture.
Food Sweets of Happiness Asia Have you tried a tea donut before? This pastry shop has some unique and cute desserts for you to try!
A Tour with a Difference: Oyama’s Cultural Heritage Tom Roseveare Travel is most rewarding when you dive into the local culture
Activities Light of Hope 2026 Tuesday - Jan 6th Each month for two weeks Gyoda City has a floral water font (hanachozu) event. For one night during those two weeks they also have a light up event.
Activities One City, Two Worlds: A Virtual Journey to the Outs... Featured Take a trip through Tokyo’s enchanting mountainous area to the west