Activities Kanagawa Prefecture in Sakura Season Rey Waters Throughout Kanagawa Prefecture are hundreds of Sakura (Cherry Blossom) viewing areas. Now is the time to plan for celebrating this..
Food Hakodate Eat Street Bonson Lam Hemmed between the Pacific Ocean and the cold currents from Siberia, one could imagine Daimon Yokocho being frequented by seafarers..
12 Culture Hokkei-ji Temple in Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hokkei-ji is a Buddhist temple with a welcoming committee of interesting..
6 Activities Tokamachi Ajisai Park Kim Bergström Rainy season isn't all doom and gloom - it's prime hydrangea time! The Tokamachi Ajisai Park boasts plenty of the beautiful..
Shopping Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store Sarah Koh The Sou Sou shop in Kyoto sells gifts, souvenirs and fashion wear with unique, quirky, bold and colorful designs. Its style is tradition..
11 Culture Glimpses of Dazaifu Tenmangū Kim Bergström Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is built on the gravesite of renowned scholar Sugawara no Michizane, and as a result has bec..
6 Culture Nagasaki History and Culture Museum Kim Bergström The Nagasaki Museum of History and Culture offers a fascinating glimpse into the city's past as one of Japan's first ports..
6 Activities Osaki Dam Park Kim Bergström The Osaki Dam Park in Minamiuonuma is a pleasant spot to enjoy the springtime blooms. It's also a site which features numerous..