Culture Kashihara Jingu Gary Luscombe Kashihara Jingu is a shrine dedicated to the very first Emperor of Japan and sits close to where his palace is thought to have been.
13 Lit-up Garden of Hotel New Takanawa Takako Sakamoto It's shared by the three Prince Hotels in Shinagawa and the entrance is free. Don't miss it if you are in the neighborhood at night!
12 Culture Otaru Snow Light Path Festival 2016 Kylie Plester Otaru Snow Light Path Festival is a magical winter festival to enjoy in the port city of Otaru, Hokkaido.
8 Food Cafe Obscura in Sangenjaya Peter Lin Cafe Obscura is a calm cafe in the neighborhoods of Sangenjaya. It serves excellent single origin coffee and light snacks including delicious toast.
Food Hagi City Food Guide: Best Local Eats Veronica Carnevale Given its location on the Sea of Japan, Hagi City is blessed with an abundance of fresh fish year-round, making it a hotspot for exquisite seafood.
Transportation Driving in Japan: Guide to ETC for Highway Toll Gates Tom Roseveare The ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) system streamlines toll payments, making road travel smoother for locals and international visitors alike.
Culture Ushiku Daibutsu New Year Events 2026-2027 Dec 31st - Jan 3rd Overview of the New Year celebratory events held annually at the Ushiku Daibutsu (big buddha) in Ibaraki prefecture, close to Tokyo.
20 Culture Early Autumn in Miyagi Elena Lisina In October, in Miyagi Prefecture, you can see the signs of autumn, admire the autumn flowers and get acquainted with the traditional children's festival