Activities Sakura Season at Usuzumi Park Kim Bergström The tree is said to have been planted by Emperor Keitai all the way back in the 6th Century, and it has withstood a wide range of natural threats to still
Food Kaiju Sakaba (Monster Bar) Sophia Qin stepped into Monster Bar, the exotic decorations and unique atmosphere made me... I am fascinated by the figures and items displayed in the window glass
Culture Kasama Craft Hills Ignatius Koh Kasama Craft Hills in the Ibaraki prefecture is where people head to for all things pottery.
Activities Sweet Potato Digging in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan Many people indulge in a sweet potato treat while visiting Kawagoe. But how about digging your own sweet potatoes to take home?
Culture HiSui Tokyo Elizabeth Wormald experience package where you are taught how to wear Kimono and learn the three... Suiko Ajima guided me through the process of Sado, explaining in detail
Culture Junkan Festival 2026 Late Nov festival is the popular ¥0 Market, where visitors can take home up to three
Shopping Capcom Tokyo Kim Bergström extensive and constantly changing—if you want to do a bit of browsing ahead
Planning Naoshima a Top Asian Travel Destination for 2026 Kim Bergström Nov 5, 2025 this once under-the-radar gem is having a well-deserved moment, so go ahead