Culture Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Tenmu and Empress Jito.
7 Culture Cycling in Kinokura Bonson Lam Who would have thought that Kumamoto is the adventure capital of Kyushu?
Culture Arima Or Gero? Scott Brause Arima and Gero onsens, both on the island of Honshu, have been reecognized for centuries as two of the 'Three Renowned Onsen of Japan.'
Shopping Pokémon Center Fukuoka Reopens This June Kim Bergström May 19, 2025 Pokémon fans in Kyushu have something to look forward to this summer, with the Pokémon Center Fukuoka set to reopen on Friday, June 27th.
Transportation Uber Ride-Hailing Services Are Now Available in Japan Veronica Carnevale The government’s decision to partially lift the ban on ride-hailing services... The ride-hailing operations are managed by taxi companies, and Uber Japan
Activities Best Beaches Near Tokyo H. Fern Just a short trip from Tokyo, these coastal getaways make for the perfect quick escape!
Culture It’s Itoya! Arlene Bastion The simple décor rivets attention to Itoya’s amazing array of items, the... Staff buyers go all over Japan and the world to get the best stuff in.
Activities Shodoshima - Bike, Eat, and Learn Ben Chaverin A tour for the energetic and adventurous traveler