10 A Visit to Okashi no Shiro Selena Hoy Okashi no Shiro, which means Sweets Castle, is a sweets factory in the Nasu Kogen area of Tochigi Prefecture.
10 Accommodation Stay at Shiosai No Yado Seikai Kim Bergström If you're after a relaxing ryokan stay, Shiosai No Yado Seikai in Beppu is just the ticket.
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating and food for thought.
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City.
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 6&7 Temples Yoshifumi Hara Here on Shikoku Island there is a wonderful culture, 'Osettai", in which pilgrims are treated gently and with respect.
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage No. 4&5 Temples Yoshifumi Hara I visited No. 4 and 5 temples of the Shikoku Pilgrimage on foot, and met many Buddhist statues.
Activities Lake Sagami Sakura Run 2026 Late Mar Lake Sagami MORI MORI is set to host the Lake Sagami Sakura Run in late March, and the event has now been running for five years.