Culture Tokyo Toy Museum Kim Bergström Opened in 2008 in an old elementary school building, the Tokyo Toy Museum spans 3 floors and is home to various interactive toys..
Food Visiting Mikan Orchards in Arida Alena Eckelmann Mikan (satsuma mandarin) orchards in Arida City, Wakayama Prefecture, date back to the beginning of the Edo Period (1600) and they..
33 Culture Surprises in Japan Elena Lisina There's a lot about Japan that can only be learnt by visiting the country, since the details or scale of a particular thing..
Culture Morito Shrine: A Sacred Place by the Sea Andre Moreira Morito Shrine in the town of Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of the most famous shrines in the Shonan area. With its beautiful..
Activities Zuihoji Park Kim Bergström One of Hyogo Prefecture's best places to enjoy autumn is Zuihoji Park. Located in the Arima Onsen area which is known as one..
Culture The Seven Wonders of Tainaisan Shrine Alena Eckelmann A shrine in the forest of Iwate has more to offer than the usual shrine buildings and torii gates. Here you find a massive rock,..
Culture The Japanese Fan Elena Lisina Fans are an integral part of the traditional Japanese costume - a functional and at the same time beautiful accessory. The Japanese..
Activities Hiking the Oku-Matsushima Trail Chiara Terzuolo The Oku-Matsushima Trail is part of the Miyagi Olle trail series in Miyagi Prefecture. The beginner-friendly trail shows off some..