Culture Uwajima Ushioni Festival 2026 Late Jul Every year in July, Uwajima City celebrates a festival in honor of the ushi-oni, or demon bulls, the city's protectors. Enjoy..
Culture Chofu City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Chofu City sits on the western edge of central Tokyo. An easy day trip, the city's parks and gardens include the world class..
Culture Akishima City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Tokyo extends west into the Tama region. One of its cities is historical Akishima City with many public spaces including Haijima..
Activities Autumn Foliage 2020 Serena Ogawa Learn about Japan's autumn forecast in 2020 to see the best places and timings for when to see the autumn leaves in Japan.
Culture Kurashiki’s Cotton Story Arlene Bastion Kurashiki spun good from bad with its lucky choice to grow cotton when rice crops failed. It is now Japan's leading producer..
Food Sawawa, Kawagoe Branch Lynda Hogan Sawawa has enjoyed a booming trade since it first opened in Kawagoe six years ago. It is a food store with some seating, by the..
Shopping Donguri Republic, Kawagoe Branch Lynda Hogan Donguri Republic is a must visit for international tourists who are fans of the Ghibli movies. It is the official store of Studio..
Accommodation Koriyama View Hotel Annex Peter Sidell Close to Koriyama station in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, the View Hotel Annex is a comfortable, modern hotel.