Culture The Sumida Hokusai Museum Tom Roseveare The Sumida Hokusai Museum is dedicated to world-renowned ukiyo-e artist, Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), located in Tokyo'..
6 Food Uo-Ei Restaurant in Ooya Peter Sidell In the charming town of Ooya in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Uo-Ei is a charming traditional family restaurant, serving hearty..
10 Culture Seigan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Seigan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a range of interesting..
Culture 24 Hours in Shibuya and Harajuku James Getgood Short on time in Tokyo, but don't know what to see? Check out our guide to the very best attractions in Shibuya and Harajuku...
Activities Ota Market Marie Guirao The Ota Market (Ota Ichiba in Japanese) happily welcomes visitors to its fish, food and flower auctions.
Culture Yunishigawa Kamakura Festival 2026 Late Jan - Early Mar Each winter, the small onsen town of Yunishigawa, in Tochigi's Nikko area, transforms into a winter wonderland with hundreds..
8 Shopping Visiting Tokyo's Oedo Antique Market Olga Oedo Antique Flea Market is an event you should visit if you like the olden days.
10 Activities Kamakura's Sannzagaike Forest Park Steve Morton For anyone feeling overwhelmed by Kamakura's countless temples and shrines, visit the peaceful forest park of Sannagaike for..
