Culture Hojo Kashima Festival 2026 May 3rd - May 4th In early May, the Hojo Kashima Spring Festival is held in the area known as “Kazahaya” to the north of Matsuyama. On the first..
Activities God Hole Limestone Cave of Shirokawa Anonymous The “Ana Kami Shōnyūdō” or God Hole Limestone Cave in Shirokawa is a small natural cave in a secluded valley. Access requires ..
Culture Shiroyama Francesco Agresti If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy nature without having to battle with hordes of daytrippers, Shiroyama might just do..
Area Okayama City Okayama City is the capital of Okayama Prefecture. With a population of over 700,000 people it makes it a comfortable city to visit. Like all places in Japan transportation is efficient and readily..
Food Saucisses Hot Dogs Chris Glenn Nagoya's best hot dogs and potato fry? Saucisses, one of the city’s best loved fast food outlets, wins hands down!
Food Somaro in Sakata City Alena Eckelmann If you ever want to be entertained by some maiko (apprentice geisha) while eating lunch, make your way to Somaro in Sakata City.
Food Japanese Green Tea Tasting Bonson Lam Our undercover correspondent unveils savoury tea tasting with Ms Watanabe in the suburban south side of Kyoto station.