Activities Hikiyama Float Exhibition Hall Senén Germade 14 different gorgeous Hikiyama floats for Karatsu Kunchi festival (November 2nd, 3rd and 4th) are exhibited in this place. It ..
Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watch..
Activities Animal Refuge Kansai Featured Founded in 1990 by Elizabeth Oliver, ARK is the main organisation for the welfare of animals in Japan but it has taken some time..
7 Activities Uken Beach Michael Flemming Historically referred to as Trash Beach, Uken Beach is now a beautiful and clean destination popular for swimming, sunbathing, aquatic..
Activities Shinetsu Trail, Part 3 Rowland Douglas Part three: the Shinetsu trail is a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous but not..
Food Cafe de Take, Harajuku Bonson Lam Cafe de Take is a charming cafe and bistro, full of my favorite things and hidden away in Harajuku Bell Pier, a boutique collection..
Culture Yoshikien Garden Irma Syahriar Offering three beautiful Japanese gardens in one spot, Yoshikien Garden in Nara Prefecture is definitely a place that you should..