6 Activities Getting Lost in the Countryside Dorothee Tsunoda It is often how I discover great places to eat, an art gallery or just a nice neighborhood. This is how I found this nice countryside place.
Culture Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen 2025 Sep 8th - Sep 9th The festival is a unique opportunity to experience Japanese culture and escape to the mountains.
13 Culture Kaizen-ji Temple in Chigasaki Peter Sidell In Chigasaki, a suburb of Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Kaizen-ji is a pleasant Buddhist temple, with interesting statues and an attractive atmoshphere
Culture A Wagashi Adventure in Matsue Lester Goh The city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture is famous for its wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet.
Activities New Aquarium Opens in Sendai Roger Smith Jul 2, 2015 The new facility is located in the port area of Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, surrounded by chain stores and factories.
Culture 5 Floating Torii Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance.
Food Refreshing Shaved Ice Spots in Shinagawa Featured On a hot summer’s day in Japan, nothing is quite as satisfying as a chilled bowl of kakigori, or shaved ice.
Culture Poppy and Flower Festival in Konosu Chikako Takahashi Poppy and Flower Festival from May 11 to 19, its three sites gives you seasonal joys with varieties of poppies, roses and local foods in early summer!
