Culture Captain Tsubasa: Road to Katsushika Elle Harris Katsushika Ward is the home of Yōichi Takahashi, the creator of the famous football series, Captain Tsubasa. On March 28th, th..
Activities Olive Island: Shodoshima Bryan Baier Shodoshima Island’s warm Mediterranean climate, beautiful coastal resorts and breathtaking mountain scenery are reminiscent of..
Food Nakijin's Cafe Koku Bonson Lam Could this be the best vegetarian and vegan cafe in Okinawa? Perched on an ocean side mountain just 90 minutes northwest of Naha,..
Culture Hori Mansion and Garden Denes Perlaky Hori Mansion and Garden is the lavish home of a wealthy family, with a guesthouse for high-society business men and politicians...
Activities Kounotori no Sato Stork Preserve Elizabeth S Oriental storks, extinct in Japan for 40 years, are making a comeback at a preserve outside of Tokyo. A breeding pair from Tama..
Accommodation Hotel Sansuien Ekaterina Bespyatova Stay at this upscale hotel in close proximity to Kochi Castle, where you can enjoy a hot spring bath and learn a few things about..
Culture Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel Denes Perlaky Otome Toge St. Maria Chapel is where the hidden Christians of Nagasaki were brought to, and tortured to give up their faith. After..
Culture Ichiyo Sakura Festival - Oiran Dochu Procession 2026 Saturday - Apr 11th The Oiran Dochu Procession is a beautiful recreation of an Edo Period procession through the streets of Asakusa.