Culture Hinamatsuri Display 2026 Late Feb - Early Mar From February 13 to March 6, 2019, view rare dolls from over a hundred years ago in celebration of Hinamatsuri (Girl's Day)..
8 Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the..
Activities Top 5 Things to Do Around Kochi City, Japan Geoff Day Kochi (高知, Kōchi) is filled with attractive destinations and beautiful natural surroundings. Top sightseeing spots include J..
Food Ramen Kairikiya Sleiman Azizi Ramen Kairikiya is a chain ramen store with stores all over Japan, including in Yashio, close to Tokyo in Saitama prefecture. It's..
Food Te Uchi Soba Omura Sleiman Azizi Soba Omura is a local soba noodle shop in suburban Yashio in Saitama prefecture. Its noodles are handmade with a good selection..
Accommodation The Tea-themed Hotel 1899 Tokyo Sarah Koh Learn more about the newly opened Hotel 1899 Tokyo, a hotel that is centered around the Japanese tea experience while providing..
14 Culture Enzo-ji Temple in Chigasaki Peter Sidell A few minutes' walk from Chigasaki station in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Enzo-ji is a Buddhist temple with some interesting..
Food Manpuku Kushi Mochi Sleiman Azizi An hour from Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Enoshima is well served with local snacks. The Manpuku Kushi Mochi food truck..