Culture En Route to Impressionism 2020 Sep 12th - Nov 3rd 2020 Past Event From September 12th to November 3rd, the Shimane Art Museum in Matsue is hosting a special exhibition of 19th century French paintings from the Reims Fine
Activities Atami Plum Garden Plum Festival 2026 Mid Jan - Early Mar The Atami Plum Garden in Shizuoka is home to some of Japan's earliest blooming plum tree varieties.
Food Chiikawa Ramen Buta Relocating to Ikebukuro Kim Bergström May 6, 2025 the ramen shop themed after Nagano’s popular Chiikawa characters is set to... At the new Ikebukuro location, you can slurp down tasty ramen served in
Activities Tokyo Day-trips: Atami Peter Sidell At the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the seaside resort of Atami makes for a pleasant day-trip from Tokyo
Culture Memorial to the Battleship Yamato Avery Morrow This memorial is the closest you can get to the actual wreck of the Battleship Yamato. The museum is small, but the surrounding ocean is beautiful.
Transportation Guide to Japan Train Passes Mandy Bartok A general guide to rail passes that can be used in Japan's major cities.
Planning 12 Reasons to Visit Sapporo Featured the mountains west of Sapporo.... In spring, be sure to enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom; in autumn
