Culture Retro Arcade Gaming at Akihabara’s RETRO:G Tom Roseveare consoles, the modern Japanese arcade center simply evolved and remains a... during the industry’s 1990s heyday (at least from the perspective of a
11 Culture Taiangaku-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell On the north-eastern outskirts of central Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Taiangaku-ji is a really striking Buddhist temple, home to a mix of exquisite
Culture Dagashi Shops Julian Kloby or candy, also known as “penny sweets,” and was originally created as a... Dagashi these days come in many varieties and have a long history unique
Culture Morioka Shoten Ginza Ilona Lin Morioka Shoten is a small bookstore with the concept of showing one single room with one single book.
Activities Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival 2025 Early Nov - Early Dec Now running for over a decade, the Inatori Hosono Kogen Pampas Grass Festival celebrates this beautiful autumn plant with a variety of fun activities.
Planning What Opened While Borders Were Closed? Kim Bergström During Japan's pandemic-related border closures, a host of new attractions popped up.
Accommodation Festive Fun at Hilton Tokyo Odaiba Japan Travel Equipped with one of the most spectacular views in Tokyo, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba is a stunning retreat for family and friends looking for some well-deserved
Activities Tone River Fireworks Festival 2025 Mid Sep Running for over three decades, the Tone River Fireworks Festival is a 90 minute extravaganza of light and sound in Ibaraki Prefecture.
