Culture The Sandy Shores of Shirahama Róisín Finnerty Come and relax on the sandy beaches of Shirahama and explore the beautiful coastal landscapes nearby. A great place for traveling..
7 Food Oki Sannana Sherilyn Siy What is comfort food like in the Oki Islands? The freshest seafood you can get, which includes the prized turban shell, known ..
7 Culture Largest Museum of Taxidermy Fish Sherilyn Siy If you are not a diver but would love to see what incredible biodiversity the ocean hides, a visit to Japan's largest fish..
Culture Watching a Noh Play Sleiman Azizi Seeing a Noh play at the National Noh Theatre in Tokyo is easy. Tickets can be bought at the box office or online. A free NTJ membership..
Culture Dealing with Noh Sleiman Azizi Japan's oldest traditional performing art form, noh theatre seems inscrutable, despite there being many elements to a performance...
8 Food Okigyu Sherilyn Siy Beautifully marbled beef richer than its commercial counterparts in monosaturated fats, omega-3, and omega-6 fatty acids and lower..
Culture Tokushima Yokai Festival 2026 Mid Nov Miyoshi City in Tokushima Prefecture on Japan's Shikoku island holds an annual yokai ghost festival in November. Local residents..
Culture Mount Takao Autumn Leaves Festival 2026 Late Oct - Mid Dec To the west of Tokyo, the autumn leaves of Mount Takao are celebrated each November with a month-long festival. Musical performances,..