Area Kamakura Kamakura is pure Japan. Often called “the little Kyoto”, Kamakura has hundreds of temples scattered around the hilly, green city and is only 1 hour from Tokyo by train. Kamakura is also where..
Shopping Kimono in Imabari Anonymous Gofukuten Sugataya and Gallery Kazahaya stands on a street corner marked by a beautiful weeping willow that provides a lively contrast..
Food Kagura Restaurant at Hotel Richmond Bonson Lam Washoku Kanraku at the Richmond hotel is a perfect place to learn how to eat fish the Akita way. The peaceful music here perfectly..
Culture Yokohama's Kyu-Yagishita-Tei House Yumi Imai Kyu-Yagishita-Tei is a sophisticated old Japanese house originally built for a wealthy merchant and now designated a tangible cultural..
Culture Hojo Kashima Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th In early May, the Hojo Kashima Spring Festival is held in the area known as “Kazahaya” to the north of Matsuyama. On the first..
Activities God Hole Limestone Cave of Shirokawa Anonymous The “Ana Kami Shōnyūdō” or God Hole Limestone Cave in Shirokawa is a small natural cave in a secluded valley. Access requires ..
Culture Shiroyama Francesco Agresti If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy nature without having to battle with hordes of daytrippers, Shiroyama might just do..