Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The 2000 year old camphor tree at Oasahiko Shrine reflects Japan's veneration for its heritage trees, revering them as religious deities to be worshiped
Transportation 5 of Kansai's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström The station building itself was remodeled in 2010 to resemble a cat'... The station building was registered as a Tangible Cultural Property in 2001
Food Kyoto's Grand Nishiki Market Audrey Foo Like Tsunoki, a sake shop more than 200 years old which sells an unusual... The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are coming.
Activities Takaoka Castle Park Sakura Festival Kim Bergström Toyama's Takaoka Castle has almost 2000 cherry trees dotting the park grounds, ensuring there is plenty of springtime beauty to go around.
Culture Emblems and Mascots of the Tokyo Olympics Elena Lisina This blog is dedicated to the difference and progress between the Tokyo Olympic Games of 1964 and 2020.
Culture Toneri Park Senbonzakura Festival 2026 Late Mar The park grounds are home to around 1000 cherry trees, and an annual festival is held when the blossoms are at their best.
Food Menya Aoi in Tsukuba Tom Roseveare Opened back in 2010, Aoi is part of a trio of Tsukuba ramen shops, alongside... the original Menya Musou (2008) and Aoi Kagayaki (2015), all run by Ibaraki
Food Kura Sushi at 2025 Osaka Expo 2025 Apr 13th - Oct 13th Through its Wild Fish Project launched in 2010, Kura Sushi directly buys... touch-panel ordering spread in 1999, mobile phone queueing/booking in 2000
