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 👽 Japan’s “UFO” Style Traffic Signals to Go “Lights... Justin Velgus Around the early 1980s some narrow residential intersections in Japan were equipped with uniquely-shaped traffic signals affectionally..
Culture Saimyoji Temple Elizabeth S Saimyoji, Mashiko's Shingon Buddhist temple, replete with heritage structures, is one of the oldest in east Japan. It's..
Accommodation Aso Farm Land and Its Surroundings Diego Mastromatteo This park is the epitome of the Japanese word genki meaning childlike, happiness and energy.
16 Culture Early Spring in Japan Elena Lisina In early spring, festivals of snow, plum blossom and the Hina-matsuri girls holiday are held in Japan. At this time, you can admire..
Accommodation Smile Hotel Shiogama Peter Sidell Not far from Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Shiogama is an interesting little town, with easy access to Matsushima..
Food Vegan Burger Nourish Sébastien Duval Vegan Burger Nourish is a small vegan restaurant with a great concept, vibrant selections and intriguing textures at reasonable..
Activities Late Fall in Shikoku Rey Waters Checking out the Naruto Whirlpools, two Castle Ruin sites and eating grilled chicken on the bone, a Takamatsu specialty.