6 Culture Ryukyu King and Queen 2020 Sherilyn Siy The grandeur and romance of the Ryukyu Kingdom is best celebrated in the once a year Shurijo Castle Festival. The royals for the..
Accommodation Hiking along the Koburi Pass Sebastian Schuster The Koburi Pass in Saitama is often still considered a little insider tip for hikers.
Activities Gunma's Great Outdoors Veronica Carnevale Gunma Prefecture, located northwest of Tokyo, is a nature lover’s paradise. Hike through peaceful forests, camp, leisurely boa..
Food Tateyama City's Famous Chicken Basket Kotaro Toda When we came to Tateyama City in Chiba Prefecture, everyone seemed to be ordering a chicken basket, "Naka-pan" from a bakery called..
Culture Giant Cat Wins the Hearts of Many in Shinjuku Caleb Cello A new innovative cat billboard is making noise (quite literally) in Japan. A new state of the art 3D cat in Tokyo was recently launched..
22 Culture Iconic Experiences in Japan Elena Lisina In Japan, there are many places where you can relax – the coasts of the ocean & seas, temples, gardens, parks & onsen. There a..
Food Making Sushi Rolls in Kanaya Bay Kotaro Toda Try your hand at making thick sushi rolls, a local dish from Kanaya Bay that has been passed down from generations and is often..
Virtual Tour of the Mayo Terrace Sherilyn Siy The Mayo Terrace has been closed to visitors due to the pandemic, but they offer live online tours on Zoom for free. Register online..