Culture Shibuya Crossing New Year Countdown 2026-2027 Late Dec - Early Jan Shibuya Crossing becomes the biggest party in Tokyo for this one-night countdown.
Culture National Museum of Japanese History Elizabeth S The National Museum of Japanese History holds thousands of artifacts revealing millennia of Japan's history and folklore. Lifesized..
Food Regional Ramen - Kyushu Sleiman Azizi Ramen from Kyushu is characterised by its tonkotsu pork broth. Styles include Hakata ramen from Fukuoka, Kumamoto ramen from Kumamoto,..
Culture The Eight Tea Regions of Shizuoka Samuel Richards Shizuoka Prefecture might be famous for its stunning views of Mount Fuji and Suruga Bay, but did you know that it is Japan's..
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, its..
Food Regional Ramen - Chubu Sleiman Azizi Despite the ramen of the Chubu region being mainly soy sauce-based, the variety of flavours is impressive. Ramen styles include..
Culture A Happy Stay In Hita Arlene Bastion A stay in Hita is a happy stay. Mountain and river scenery provide idyllic walks, while specially maintained parts of the town enable..
Activities Tsukioka Park Kim Bergström Tsukioka Park is located in Uonuma, Niigata Prefecture. The park offers plenty of play equipment for the kids, barbecue facilities..