Culture A Tale of Two Temples Scott Brause Far from country's popular tourist destinations, it offers respite from the ubiquitous crowds, and a glimpse into the very early days of Buddhism in Japan
Nightlife Kyoto Sake Tasting at Aburacho Justin Velgus historical shrines and temples, representative garden strolls like those of Ishikawa... residences and sophisticated aristocratic culture, was the political center of Japan
Recommended Culture Fuji Rock Festival 2026 Late Jul The biggest outdoor music festival in Japan, Fuji Rock Festival takes places in Naeba, Niigata prefecture each summer.
Activities Minions Theme Park Opens at USJ Emma Yama fans can rejoice as Universal Studio Japan unveils yet another wonderful theme-park, Minions Mayhem, as one of their latest additions.
Food Tomiya Izakaya in Fukui Peter Sidell Close to the main station in Fukui in central Japan, Tomiya is a traditional Japanese izakaya (dining bar), serving up inexpensive food and drinks.
Food The Regional Cuisine of Kyushu Sleiman Azizi The Kyushu region of Japan features the unique cuisines of Fukuoka, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Miyazaki, Nagasaki, Oita, Okinawa and Saga prefectures.
Planning Hokkaido Adding Lodging Tax From 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 29, 2024 However, like many other popular areas in Japan, the region is increasingly... Find out more: Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It?
Accommodation 5 Top Family-Friendly Accommodation Spots Kim Bergström Aug 31, 2022 If you're after a family-friendly accommodation spot for your Japan adventures in the future, Booking.com recently released a list of five top offerings