Culture Tenkawa Shrine in Nara Hiroyuki Akaishi Mystical "Tenkawa Shrine", standing at the center of the sacred triangle linking three sacred sites, Yoshino, Kumano and Koya, is..
Activities Hakodate Ropeway Brad Stephens Ride the ropeway and see the beautiful night scenery at the top of Mount Hakodate.
Activities Top 5 Running Routes in Tokyo Sherilyn Siy Running Tokyo is in the bucket list of many travelers who run. With some planning, you can enjoy the sense of discovery that comes..
Area Hanamaki Hanamaki offers a collection of hot spring areas in central Iwate prefecture, including the Hanamaki Onsen, Dai, Shidodaira, Osawa and Namari – known collectively as the Hanamaki Onsenkyo Village...
Area Kitakata Kitakata is a center of sake and miso production in northern Fukushima, reflected by the many storehouses located here. The region is also famous for its local style of ramen—Kitakata ramen—known..
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Wandering in Iga-Ueno city, the home of ninjas : haiku, traditional crafts, castle and sake tasting !
Culture Ota Fireworks Festival by Tama River 2026 Late Aug Commemorating Ota-ku’s declaration of itself as Peace City, a firework festival is held on August 15th every year, the date th..
Accommodation Ashizuri Kokusai Hotel Ekaterina Bespyatova Popular hotel on Cape Ashizuri, offering nice ocean views from its outdoor hot spring bath and from the rooms.