Culture Tsushima Maru Memorial Museum Bonson Lam The ticker tapes tied the thousand elementary school children onboard Tsushima... something that rings true at the Naha city museum, the festival, or here at Tsushima
Activities Tokyo's Oshima Island Sleiman Azizi 30 minutes from Chofu Airport or 105 minutes by jetfoil from Takeshiba Pier, Oshima Island is the largest of the Izu Islands chain.
Culture Yakiimo Paradise in Tenshiba 2026 Mar 20th - Mar 24th The Yakiimo Paradise at Tenshiba is one way to get your fill of all things sweet potato, and there will be plenty of ways to enjoy it.
Food Jun Restaurant in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Jun is a long-established restaurant serving tasty, affordable 'Japanese Western' comfort food.
Culture Tsushima no Miya Festival 2026 Early Aug The local train station is also only open during the festival, Tsushima no Miya Station.
Activities Tokyo Day-Trips: Mishima Peter Sidell At the head of the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima is an attractive town with plenty to see and do, making for a good day-trip
Food Mataichi Salt in Itoshima Shinobu Ishikawa The Itoshima Peninsula in western Fukuoka Prefecture was originally known for its beautiful beaches and so became popular among summer holiday-goers.
Culture Yushima Tenjin Ume Matsuri 2026 Feb 8th - Mar 8th In February, don't miss Yushima Tenjin shrine and the plum blossoms