Activities Huis Ten Bosch Hydrangea Festival Kim Bergström Hydrangeas are one of the highlights of Japan's rainy season, and Nagasaki's Huis Ten Bosch theme park showcases thousands..
Making Sayama Tea Sherilyn Siy The process of making tea from tea leaves plucked right out of the tea fields is quite simple and can be done in your own kitchen...
Culture 10 Museums to Visit in Niigata Kim Bergström Niigata Prefecture has a wide range of great museums to visit, from spots for train lovers to art enthusiasts and many, many more...
Culture Katori Jingu Elizabeth S Katori Jingu, one of Japan’s three original grand shrines, is a pilgrimage site for martial arts enthusiasts. The 2000-year-ol..
Culture Hachioji City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Hachioji City, famous for Mt. Takao, is home to plenty of other sites including some great museums and galleries. These include..
Hiking From Musashi-Yokote to Koma Sherilyn Siy Begin the hike from Musashi-Yokote station and pass by Gojo Falls and the famous North Facing Jizo. End up at Monomiya and the Fujimiya..
Mire Biscuits Sherilyn Siy Mire biscuits are made with deceptively simple ingredients. Dating back to 1955, these crisp, sweet and salty biscuits are deliciously..
Culture Kitaya Park in Shibuya Shinobu Ishikawa Kitaya Park, once a gloomy place with smokers, has reopened this month after a complete makeover. It features the first Blue Bottle..
