Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2026 Late Sep Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portabl..
Culture The Origin of the Tea Ceremony Gary Luscombe A look at the surprising history of the Japanese Tea Ceremony. We will also explore some of the more off the beaten path places..
Culture Maru: a Circle Elena Lisina Maru, or a circle, is encountered quite often in Japan – on the country's flag, at Shinto shrines and the sumo ring, and a..
Culture Wandering Through the Toyama Glass Art Museum Kim Bergström The Toyama Glass Art Museum is housed in an architecturally impressive building, and displays a range of glass art pieces. Of particular..
Food Futaba Shokudo, Ibaraki Sleiman Azizi Futaba Shokudo in Daigo, Ibaraki, serves handmade soba and udon noodles with traditional sansai mountain vegetables. Prices range..
Activities Greenvila Auto Campground, Ibaraki Sleiman Azizi An hour drive from Tokyo, Greenvila Auto Campground in Daigo, Ibaraki is an extremely family-friendly campground. The park features..
Activities A Visit to Fukuroda Falls in Ibaraki Sleiman Azizi One of Japan's top 3 waterfalls, Fukuroda Falls in Ibaraki are a stunning 120m-high waterfall flowing over four layers of rock...
Culture Nishiarari Daishi Temple Sleiman Azizi Nishiarai Daishi temple becomes a buzz of energy at New Years. Traditional street stalls are lined up along the streets offering..