Culture Goldfish Lanterns in Yanai Amber Mezbourian I decided to make the most of the pleasant weather, too, and wandered beside... As the name suggests, the buildings here are whitewashed, most of them
Transportation Takkyubin Anne Lauenroth If advance deliveries pose a problem, Takkyubin offers customers the possibility... weight of the package as well as its destination, with Okinawa being the most
Culture The Inoh Tadataka Museum Vicky Amin A trip to Sawara was definitely an experience that sent me back in time... For me personally, these are a masterpiece worth admiring.
Culture The First Twenty-Four Hours Anna van Dyk tongue, my estimated eighty-minute journey in from the airport had taken me... Being the fumbling, lost tourist I am, I quickly learnt the term for “I
10 Culture Hello Kitty Collectibles Yunxuan Koh Osaka, there was a corner of Hello Kitty collectibles that intrigued me... The collectibles were a quirky fusion of Hello Kitty, Japan's most
Beauty & Spa The Yunohira of Yore Scott Brause On my most recent excursion to Oita prefecture – one of Japan’s most spectacular... Yunohira had appeared briefly in the most recent edition of the Tora-san
Activities Be a WWOOF Volunteer in Hokkaido Bridget Ye Stay with a host family, learn how to farm, meet other wonderful volunteers, and cherish the fond memories.
Food Uono River Ayu Festival 2026 Late Aug The Uono River is a popular spot for fishing, and the most notable catch is ayu, or sweet fish.