Culture Hamura City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Hamura City may be small but its temples & shrines feature many culturally recognised properties. These include Aso Shrine, Ippo-in..
Culture Hiroshima: Top Ten Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hiroshima Prefecture lies on the southwestern side of Honshu. The region’s southern coast meets the Seto Inland Sea with a col..
Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Heritage Houses Elizabeth S Northern Chiba Prefecture cities have preserved manors, summer villas, and farmhouses open to the public. Spanning the Edo to the..
Culture Fuchu City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Fuchu City sits in the ancient Musashi Province and is home to scores of temples & shrines, some of them amongst Tokyo's oldest...
Culture Chofu City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Chofu City feels a world away from the bustle of central Tokyo. Home to some historically beautiful locations, the city's temples..
Activities Ushio Bairin Plum Festival 2026 Early Mar Taking place annually from mid-February to early March, the Ushio Bairin Plum Festival welcomes spring's arrival in a spectacular..
Food Coffee House Shaker in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Coffee House Shaker is a homey cafe that offers Japanese comfort foods. Located in Naka-Karuizawa, it is a secret spot for Karuizawa..
Culture Akiruno City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi The natural beauty of the Tama region is on display with the temples and shrines of Akiruno City. These include Amemushu Shrine,..