Activities A Visit to the Kushigaki Village of Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Kushigaki means persimmon (kaki) on a skewer. It is a specialty that is produced in the Arida area of Wakayama Prefecture. Arida..
9 Culture Doll Museums of Japan Elena Lisina Dolls occupy a special place in the culture and art of Japan. You can get acquainted with different types of traditional dolls in..
Activities Sakanamachi Park in Sendai Justin Velgus Sakanamachi Park is a small park located in central Sendai steps away from the shopping arcades. It is ideal for relaxing with a..
Planning Saving a Trip to Fuji-san Elena Lisina Mt. Fuji is famous for being hard to see. But the longer you spend in the area, the more chances you have of see the mountain. The..
Food Beard Papa's Caleb Cello Beard Papa is an international chain of cream puff stores specializing in handmade choux dough. It is also home to the world's..
Food Fruit Farm Kato: Food Camp 2021 Tom Roseveare The Food Camp series of Fukushima experiences brings farm and table as close as they can get, with fine dining in the fields and..
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
Culture Otori Taisha Gary Luscombe Despite its position as one of the most important shrines in Osaka, Otori Taisha retains an air of mystery and peace. It's origins..