Culture Kitain Temple Daruma Market 2025 Friday - Jan 3rd Every year on January 3rd several temples around Japan have a Daruma Market. A Daruma Doll is a type of talisman. People come to..
6 Culture Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Park Lynda Hogan Tove Jansson Akebono Children's Forest Park is a free park in Hanno City, Saitama. You can explore several different quirky..
Culture New Year at Kanasana Shrine 2025 Jan 1st - Jan 3rd Kanasana Shrine in Kamikawa Town, Saitama Prefecture, is one of the most locally famous places for 'hatsumode'. The otherwise..
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters Kofu: Spectacular Shosenkyo Gorge, rich history, excellent museums, tasty local food and wines. Gem stone capital of Japan and leading..
Culture Sumiyoshi Taisha Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe The largest and most important Shrine in Osaka. Sumiyoshi taisha hosts some of the oldest and most spectacular festivals in the..
Culture Doraemon Museum With Kids Sherilyn Siy The Fujiko F. Fujio Museum is a must-visit for fans of Doraemon. In this article, I share our experiences to temper expectations...
Area Memanbetsu Memanbetsu Airport, located in the Ozora area of northern Hokkaido, is an ideal gateway to see and experience the island's multifarious wildlife and beautiful landscapes. The airport itself..
Culture Parks of Northern Chiba Prefecture Elizabeth S The northern Chiba Prefecture region from Noda to Funabashi Cities, the former Higashi Katsushika district, preserves natural landscapes..