Culture Saiko-ji Temple in Nagano Peter Sidell In the middle of Nagano city in central Japan, Saiko-ji is an interesting, historical Buddhist temple. Here you can learn about..
Culture Meimei-an and the Tea Ceremony Culture of Matsue Featured Neither Matsue nor Shimane Prefecture are known for matcha production, yet Matsue has become known as one of Japan’s three big..
Food Izakaya Hama Chan Yui Yamaguchi Evoking Kumamoto Castle with its black walls and wood framed windows is your first impression of Izakaya Hamachan. The sign ou..
Culture Kamakurabori Assembly Hall Kim Bergström The Kamakurabori Assembly Hall gives visitors a chance to carve a plate in the style of kamakurabori, a traditional art in the Kamakura..
Activities Shizuoka's Green Tea Cathy Cawood Shizuoka Prefecture is a great place to visit tea farms and factories and learn more about green tea. 40 percent of Japan’s te..
Activities TeNQ Space Museum Sarah Koh The TeNQ Space Museum, located within Tokyo Dome City, offers a range of experiences from educational to interactive and also visually..
Culture Jorenji Temple Sleiman Azizi Famous for its giant bronze statue of the Buddha, Jorenji Temple in Itabashi City features some fascinating smaller deity statues..
Food Lunch at Sensaiya Benicho Gaurav Raja Dahal Sensaiya Benicho is a traditional Japanese style restaurant which is renowned for serving sashimi to its customers. The restaurant..