Culture A Summer Day in Ouchi-Juku Sandro Bernardinello In a remote area of Aizu, this small village of old wooden houses stopped a hundred years ago.
Culture Gesshoji Temple Kim Bergström Gesshoji Temple is one of Matsue's best temples to visit. It's known for the giant tortoise statue on the grounds, as well..
Culture Discover Mystic Beauty at Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple Sandro Bernardinello Imagine an ancient forest, with huge trees covered in shiny green moss and only the sound of the raindrops falling on the wooden..
11 Culture Zenkyu-In Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the centre of Matsumoto in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Zenkyu-In is a charming Buddhist temple, home to a range of statues,..
Activities Escape to Ome Featured Ome, an hour's ride from central Tokyo, welcomes you with lush greenery and surrounding mountains. But the catch is, you're..
Food Vegan Tokyo: Organic Table by Lapaz Kim Bergström After a vegan eatery in Tokyo? Organic Table by Lapaz have fantastic food, friendly staff, and an entirely vegan lineup - including..
Accommodation The Perfect Stay at Hotel Cycle Kim Bergström Coming to Japan to cycle the Shimanami Kaido? Hotel Cycle is situated in Onomichi, and is the perfect spot to base yourself if you're..