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,..
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than what..