Culture One Day in Kitakyushu Tristan Scholze Historic sites as well as sculpted and natural beauty prevail, day or night, in this city of around a million people.
Culture English Gardens in Japan Kim Bergström A number of gardens in Japan draw inspiration from English gardens in their design. This guide provides a brief introduction into several of them.
Culture Beautiful Libraries in Japan Kim Bergström In our hectic, fast-paced world, libraries are still places of tranquility and relaxation for many.
Planning Sustainable Travel in Japan Veronica Carnevale Japan is a wondrous country filled with traditional countrysides, seaside paradises, historic temples and shrines, state of the art cities, and renowned
Activities Autumn Sunflowers in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan There is more to Kawagoe than just the Edo period time slip thoroughfare.
Activities Total Solar Eclipse in Japan 2035 Sunday - Sep 2nd Mark your calendars (well in advance)! On Sunday, September 2, 2035, Japan will play host to a total solar eclipse.
Culture Sightseeing in Yonezawa Tom Roseveare As a castle town, Yonezawa in southern Yamagata was once home to the Uesugi clan, but is more commonly known for its delicacies in the modern era – particularly