Area Shimokitazawa Tokyo isn’t exactly a city that lacks in artsy, hipster hangouts. From Nakameguro and Kichijoji to Koenji and Daikanyama, the Japanese capital covers all bases. Shimokitazawa (下北沢), howev..
Culture An Otaru Day Trip From Sapporo Featured the image that Otaru is most famous for.... The charming Hokkaido port city is renowned for its stunning glasswork,
Culture The Posters of Ikko Tanaka Lee Tan Ikko Tanaka is one of Japan's most prominent graphic designers and... He began working in post-war Japan, in the late 1950s, a time when Japanese
Activities Cosmos Festa at Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park 2026 Mid Aug - Late Sep The Taiyo-no-Oka Engaru Park is just one of the places in the prefecture where you can enjoy these cheerful flowers at their annual Cosmos Festa.
8 Culture Autumn Leaves at Natadera Temple Kathryn Wortley Each autumn, Natadera Temple near Kaga Onsen is framed in stunning shades of red, orange and yellow leaves, making it well worth the short trip from Kanazawa
Activities Old-Time Farm Life: Shunran-no-Sato Tristan Scholze Take part in old-time farm life in the mountains of the beautiful Noto Peninsula at Shunran-no-Sato, a village of farm houses with locals who open their
Kooky, Lovable, Affordable Japan Scott Brause Measured in fun, Japan is really inexpensive. Exploring on a tight budget, you will find that some of the best things are free.
Culture The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle Scott Brause Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year history.