Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadly beauties.
Accommodation Wellness Travel in Japan’s Northern Alps Veronica Carnevale against the silhouette of the Northern Alps in the distance.... At the facility’s three restaurants, you can enjoy artfully plated dishes
Taira no Masakado's Home Town Elizabeth S points to Taira no Masakado Kubizuka, a grave for his severed head.... Legend has it that, after Taira no Masakado’s execution, his head found
Culture Himeji Castle Festival 2026 Mid May The Himeji Castle Festival includes colorful processions of participants dressed in historical costumes, traditional dance performances, and displays of
Guide to Japanese Hot Springs Edward Yagisawa Learn about the different types of Japanese baths, the health benefits, how to enjoy bathing in an onsen, and the manners and etiquette it entails.
Food Chiikawa Ramen Buta Relocating to Ikebukuro Kim Bergström May 6, 2025 The popular Chiikawa Ramen Buta is relocating, and reopening with a new setup at Ikebukuro PARCO starting from Saturday, May 31st, 2025.
Accommodation Dormy Inn Annex Sendai Peter Sidell Dormy Inn Annex is right in the centre, with comfortable and affordable rooms, and an outdoor hot spring bath too.
Culture Japan Heritage Journey in Tsushima Emi Takahata of being one of the eight original islands created by the Gods– Izanagi... The vistas from the mountain peaks, such as the Eboshidake Observatory,