Culture Kashiwa Matsuri 2026 Late Jul The first sights to greet me when I arrived at the festival were a colourful... hits, schoolkids and foreigners alike jumped around for hours as these three
Accommodation Budget Station Hotels in Japan Arlene Bastion Space is tight, and there will be the occasional thread-worn carpet, or... Tempting, tempting, but if you book a budget hotel, you can stay three
Accommodation Myoko House in Myoko Kogen, Niigata Nathan Eden It's a fine line which, so far, Myoko has been able to tread.... with both Japanese and foreigners or just enjoy a quiet drink by one of three
Activities Galentine's Day Suggestions in Japan Kim Bergström Head out for an afternoon tea Afternoon tea events present the opportunity... even a romantic getaway for Valentine's Day if you're looking ahead
Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell I stayed in Fukushima city for a couple of nights one summer, and for me
Culture Hourin-ji Temple in Kyoto Peter Sidell walked from my hotel near Nijo Castle up to Kitano Tenmangu; my map told me
Culture Working a Winter Season in Niseko Kylie Plester interviews we took jobs with the same company, my partner as a Cook and me... My job as a Lodge Assistant was perfect for me as the job varies everyday
Culture Eko-in Temple, Ryogoku Sam Hardwick It actually took me a week to realise that it was one building away from... I’m extremely glad to have visited though, due to the temple’s history,