Activities An Introduction to Mukaishima Island Kim Bergström part of how the island got its name – the kanji 向島 literally translates to... Places to visit Takamiyama Viewpoint If you want to appreciate the island
Accommodation Smile Hotel Shiogama Peter Sidell Not far from Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Shiogama is an interesting little town, with easy access to Matsushima Bay, one of Japan's official
Another Side to Izu Lisa Wallin The Izu Peninsula is famous for hot springs and beach resorts, but there's so much more to the area once you look beyond the surface.
Beauty & Spa A Guide to Sento Mandy Bartok However, you don't have to venture far to enjoy a soak in naturally... Sento are Japan's public bathhouses, designed to cater to those who
Activities Where to Watch: Rugby World Cup 2019 Serena Ogawa Find out where to buy tickets for the 2019 Rugby World Cup; as well as where to watch from inside or outside of the stadiums.
18 Culture Five-day Trip to Tohoku Elena Lisina Hirosaki Castle is included in the list of Important Cultural Heritage... The construction and fortification of the original Hirosaki Castle was
A Guide to Japan's Supermarkets Kim Bergström Supermarkets don't only provide the essentials we need for day-to-day living, but they also offer a window into the cuisine, culture, and customs of a
Culture The Road to Unifying Japan Elena Lisina The unification of Japan was due to the efforts of the three warlords: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu.
