Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Out in the countryside near Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hoko-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple. Its halls..
Culture Six Spirit-Sighting Spots in Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo has a long history. What disgruntled denizens of Old Edo could you meet along these modern streets?
Activities Hotaru Biyori Kim Bergström On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 4th until July 4th, Yomiuriland's Hana Biyori Botanical Garden will host the 'Hotaru..
Activities Firefly Viewing at Okawatakegasawa Park Kim Bergström From May 31st until June 4th, Shizuoka's Okawatakegasawa Park will host their 19th firefly viewing event, where visitors can..
Activities Teru Teru Bozu at Tamagawa Onsen 2026 Jun 1st - Jun 30th To coincide with the rainy season's arrival, Tamagawa Onsen is hosting a teru teru bozu event throughout June which will see..
Planning Receive 10 Million Yen to Travel Around Japan Paul McInnes May 28, 2021 Sekisui House has announced that it is on the hunt for a "TRIP BASE STYLE Ambassador." Provided with 10 million yen in travel funds,..
Culture Hirano Museum of Art, Hamamatsu Peter Sidell In Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hirano Museum of art is a small, charming art museum, with exhibitions..
Zaza Pasta Mangiare Sherilyn Siy Zaza Pasta Mangiare looks like the building and its colorful gardens were plucked out of the idyllic Italian countryside. The first..