Colorful Torii Kim Bergström Among the hundreds and thousands of torii arches across Japan, some of them deviate from the typical reddish-orange hue and come..
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kenchoji Temple Peter Oxley Throughout the centuries, Kenchoji has witnessed its fair share of death, rebirth and reconstruction.
Accommodation 5 Accommodation Spots with a Fuji View Kim Bergström If you're planning to visit Japan in the future and want a standout view from your accommodation, why not consider somewhere..
Culture Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns Elizabeth S The Nikko Kaido, an ancient highway from Nihonbashi Bridge to the historic Nikko world heritage site retains some atmosphere from..
Activities Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival 2026 Late Apr - Mid May The annual Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival takes place at Uonuma's Negoya Flower, Greenery, and Snow Village, and showcases around..
Culture Fishing Your Way to University Featured Satoshi comes from a poor family and is destined to become a manual laborer like his Dad. He wants to escape the cycle of poverty..
Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Featured On yet another tiring temple visit with his mom, Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences a unique..
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 5th In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.