Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Shisa Kim Bergström Okinawa has an atmosphere which is distinctly different from the rest of Japan, and the souvenirs you can find here are quite unique,..
Area Tsuwano Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town center is home to traditional samurai mansions that provide a gli..
Culture Toshima City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Rough and tumble Toshima City Ward manages to surprise with some unexpected parks and gardens. They include Ikebukuro Honcho Park,..
Culture Suginami City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Much loved by locals with plenty of historical sites and water, the parks and gardens of Suginami City Ward include Otaguro Garden,..
Culture Halloween Night in the Forest 2026 Mid - Late Oct Information on the annual Halloween night illumination weekend event in Saitama's family-friendly Shinrin Park. Shinrin Park,..
Food Manpei in Inawashiro Peter Sidell In Inawashiro, in the countryside of Fukushima in northern Japan, Manpei is a cheap and cheerful place to get hearty Japanese comfort..
Culture Jigoro Kano, Educator and Father of Judo Elizabeth S Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture is the site of the villa of Kano Jigoro, educator and father of modern judo. The tiny park overlooking..
Culture Nakano City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi The residential vibe of Nakano City Ward is home to a numerous public parks. These include Arai Yakushi Park, Egota no Mori Park,..