Accommodation APA Hotel Fukui Katamachi Peter Sidell In Fukui in central Japan, APA Hotel Katamachi is business hotel that makes up for its distance from the station by being comfortable..
Food Tomiya Izakaya in Fukui Peter Sidell Close to the main station in Fukui in central Japan, Tomiya is a traditional Japanese izakaya (dining bar), serving up inexpensive..
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
Culture Kanazawa's Noh Museum Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, the Noh Museum is what it sounds like. You can see masks and costumes used in performances,..
8 Culture Kanazawa Cultural Facilities Pass Peter Sidell In western Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Kanazawa is home to a wide range of historical and cultural attractions. It's possible..
Culture The Artisans Trail Lucy Dayman Hokuriku is a region on the northwestern side of Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. The area is rich in food, untouched..
Culture Shirone Kite Museum Kim Bergström The Shirone area of Niigata has a long and colorful history with kites. The region has an annual kite festival with origins dating..
Activities Sakura Season At Hakusan Park 2026 Mid - Late Apr Niigata City's Hakusan Park is home to around 160 Somei Yoshino cherry trees, making it one of the area's top spots to visit..