Culture Tokyo's National Treasures - Swords Sleiman Azizi Tokyo holds almost half of Japan's sword National Treasures.
Transportation Cycling in Japan? Know the New Fines Kim Bergström May 1, 2025 mistakes may be met with education rather than immediate fines, but it's best... consider brushing up on local cycling rules beforehand or asking the rental shop
7 Food Ureshiimonoya Sherilyn Siy Ureshii means 'joyful', and Ureshiimonoya or 'the shop of joyful things' is the perfect name for this charming little organic shop and cafe.
Transportation Japan's Top Train Route for Tourists Featured The Shinkansen that whisks you from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and beyond has long been a must-ride for first-time visitors to Japan.
9 Shopping Takahashi Ameya Avery Choi has been selling traditional Japanese confectioneries on the streets of Joetsu for the last three centuries, making it one of the oldest confectionery shops
Activities Cherry Blossom Season at Ninoe Sakura Park Kim Bergström Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better when it comes to cherry blossom viewing spots, and the Ninoe Sakura Park in the Edogawa area of Tokyo packs a punch
Culture Place M in Shinjuku Joe Robinson two rooms in a nondescript building near Gyoen Park, the gallery only shows... Moriyama is still active today (his most recent book came out in 2015)
Activities Nada-Kuroiwa Narcissus Field Kryštof Kohout impressed with the flowers, you can actually buy some potted daffodils in the shop... from the end of December until the end of February, so January is your best
