Food Dezuka Suisan Kim Bergström Dezuka Suisan in Monbetsu are kamaboko specialists. They've been around since the 1930s, and use locally-sourced fish in their..
7 Culture Hikone Castle in Shiga Lily Hikone Castle in Hikone City, Shiga Prefecture, is a very famous original castle tower. It is registered as a National Treasure..
Kishimoto Shokudo Sherilyn Siy For over 115 years, three generations of Nakahodo family members have been making Okinawa soba noodles the traditional way -- that..
Activities Jellyfish Invade Sumida Aquarium Serena Ogawa Jellyfish can conjure an image of space aliens or frilly dresses for some. But no matter what you see when you look at these m..
Activities Horikawa Sightseeing Boat Cruise Kim Bergström If you're visiting Shimane's capital of Matsue, a great way to explore the city is by a boat cruise on the moat and canals..
29 Culture Raw Japan Linh Than This photo journey, along with detailed captions, was an attempt to tell the story of how I removed filters and portray Japan in..
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo Cit..
Nightlife Chotto Ippai Kim Bergström Nagasaki's Chotto Ippai is a fun bar with a unique reason to visit! Grab a permanent marker from the bar staff, and sign your..