Beauty & Spa Tamatsukuri Onsen, Shimane Lester Goh Tamatsukuri Onsen is one of the oldest onsen in all of Japan, dating back to 733 AD, when apparently the Shinto Gods themselves bathed in these onsen waters
Food Vegan in Japan? A Resident's Recommendations Sébastien Duval Vegan festivals Big Japanese cities host vegan festivals every year with... It is fine with children, and there is some space for bags.
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe It is said to mark the very first route that a young En-no-Gyoja took through... this deep into the forest gives it the most mysterious feeling.
Culture Iwate Coffee Festival 2026 Mid May Coffee lovers visiting Tohoku have something special to look forward to this spring: the return of the Iwate Coffee Festival, which has now expanded into
Culture Meimei-an and the Tea Ceremony Culture of Matsue Featured Neither Matsue nor Shimane Prefecture are known for matcha production, yet Matsue has become known as one of Japan’s three big “Tea Cities” due to the
Food Delicious Tonkatsu in Kichijoji Michael Ying Tonkatsu is one of the most famous Japanese dishes.... , no overly talkative chefs, and no mingling.
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo is crammed full of attractive historical temples of various traditions.