Accommodation Sawanoya Ryokan Serena Ogawa Visitors can slip into luxurious futon beds in the tatami-mat rooms to feel a taste of authentic Japan.
Food Cacao Cacophony Scott Brause I was struck by his comment, and decided to dedicate a full week to researching... Needless to say, that creates an amazing opportunity to try artisanal chocolate
Culture Japan Sea Cold Cod Festival 2026 Sunday - Jan 18th If you appreciate the zero waste "nose to tail" eating concept... bit of the cod fish is used in the soup's preparation, right down to
Activities Red Bunny Tattoo Studio Serena Ogawa And if you’re an ink lover, perhaps you’re planning to pick up a new piece... of skin art on your next visit to Tokyo.
Activities Osaka Maishima Seaside Park Nemophila Festival 2026 Early Apr - Early May When they're at their best an annual festival takes place, which drew in close to a quarter of a million visitors last year.
Culture Kanda Secondhand Book Festival 2026 Late Oct - Early Nov Over a million secondhand titles available to purchase Kanda Book Town
20 Culture Kitakami Oni House Malcome Larcens This museum is dedicated to keep alive the monster (Oni) culture of Japan.
Culture The Heritage of Hokusai Katsushika Elena Lisina Some personal impressions after my visit to the Sumida Hokusai Museum. I saw the museum as a message to the next generation.