8 Gorgeous Factory Illumination Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous factory illuminations in an industrial region that never sleeps!
Culture Osaka Tenmangu Shrine Saskia Gilmour Osaka Tenmangu, or 'Tenjisan' as it's known by the locals, is the most famous of all the tenjin/tenmangu shrines throughout..
Culture Inishie-no-Michi in Kofu Cathy Cawood A mapped trail between Kofu JR Station and Kai-Zenkoji visits the five Kofu Gozan temples that enjoyed Shingen Takeda's patronage...
Activities Tohoku History Museum Justin Velgus The Tohoku History Museum in Tagajo is located next to Kokufutagajo Station. It can be accessed via a 14 minute train ride on ..
8 Higashi-Koganei Imogen Riethmuller Higashi-Koganei, a peaceful Tokyo suburb, is quiet and relaxing after the experience of frantic central Tokyo.
13 From Amanohashidate to Ine Village Cathy Cawood Summer bicycle trip from Amanohashidate around the coast to the beautiful fishing village of Ine on Tango Peninsula.
Culture Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri 2026 Mid Sep The Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri is the largest, if not greatest, danjiri matsuri (float festival) in Japan. Celebrating 300 year..
Activities Creating Soba in Iiyama Robert Grey Combine a soba-making experience with the comfort and hospitality of an overnight stay at a family-run Japanese hot spring inn