Area Ebisu Along the fringes of Shibuya and Meguro sit Ebisu, a neighborhood that gives off a calm atmosphere. Apart from being a quiet location, it's an expensive residential area that centers around..
Culture Midori no Kanshasai 2026 Mid May Midori no Kanshasai is the climax of a month-long, annual environmental campaign taking place from 15 April to 14 May to incre..
Area Harajuku Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku, where you will be greeted by groups of teenagers in the wildest outfits. This is one of Tokyo's vibrant towns — a..
Activities A Goddess in the Saw-tooth Mountain Reynald Ventura This is a 5-minute film of a day trip to Mt. Nokogiri. The video focuses on Hyaku Shaku Kannon – a goddess for safe navigation..
Area Kirishima Kirishima, the second biggest city in Kagoshima Prefecture, is a magnet for hikers due to its combination of mountainous trails and volcanic landscapes. The amazing sight afforded by the Kirishima-Kinkowan..
Culture Suizenji Sakura Illuminations Bonson Lam Suizenji is in an historical part of Kumamoto City. So old, that in 1636, Lord Hosakawa chose this site to build his garden, one..
Area Fukui City Fukui City is the capital of Fukui prefecture, which is located along the coast of the Sea of Japan. While most attractions lie just outside of the city center, there are a number of places ..
13 Culture Shirakawa Fountainhead Ekaterina Bespyatova The Shirakawa Fountainhead in one of the famous fresh water springs of Japan and the source of Shirakawa river that runs through..