Culture Tokyo Indie Games Summit 2026 Mar 20th - Mar 21st The Summit is also deepening its collaboration with the city of Kichijoji
8 Culture Ikaho's Initial D Manhole Covers Linka Wade In 2020, Shibukawa City celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Initial D anime by installing 7 Initial D themed manhole covers in Ikaho Onsen - the real
6 Culture Mt. Takao Lily Located in Hachioji City, the 599m mountain is home to 8 hiking trails and a number of historical temples.
Activities Akigawa Valley Kim Bergström When people think of Tokyo, their minds may immediately go to busy city streets, packed subway trains, and neon lights galore.
Culture The Zelkova Trees of Seikei University Sleiman Azizi grounds of Seikei University, a private college in Kichijoji in Musashino City... impression these trees make on the ears that have earned them and the city
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still in operation.
Culture Samurai Kanazawa Euan Prentis Kanazawa is the go-to city for samurai fanatics looking for a glimpse into the iconic culture and history.
Food Bannai Ramen Tom Roseveare Visit Bannai Shokudou (坂内食堂), one of Kitakata's most well-known ramen shops in Fukushima's Kitakata city.