Culture Chasing Cherry Blossoms Audrey Foo When the first branch with five blossoms unfolds in Okinawa, in Japan’s... It gets out of hand and I read about city councils enforcing curfews on
Food Warajiya Cafe and Gallery, Takayama Anna van Dyk Great coffee and wonderful service is found at this gallery and cafe in the west of the city
Culture Niihama Taiko Festival 2026 Mid Oct competition to determine who is the strongest and most skilled in the city... the Taiko-dai are blessed in local shrines then paraded around Niihama city
Culture A Week in Miyazaki Tom Roseveare before heading north by train along the Nippou Main Line: Miyazaki City... Hyuga City: Hop onto the train and head for the panoramic, coastal views
Culture Matsue's Kounkaku Kim Bergström Since then, it's been a venue for events hosted by Matsue City, and was turned into a folk museum for several years.
10 Activities Streets of Matsue Kim Bergström The streets of the city offer everything from castle and lake views to shrines, temples and tea houses.
45 Culture The Spirit of Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is the city that one “must see” in Japan, so I’ve been told.... me two and a half hours, so I quickly learned that Kyoto wasn’t small city
11 Culture Karatsu Kunchi Nighttime Parade Ekaterina Bespyatova Nighttime parade during the famous Karatsu Kunchi Festival, featuring shaped floats dressed with lanterns being pulled through the city streets and accompanied