Culture Omiya Hachimangu Shrine Sleiman Azizi Located in Suginami City, Omiya Hachimangu Shrine is the third largest Shinto shrine in Tokyo.
Food Uoshin: A Vibrant & Funky Izakaya Yasuhiro Takayama Owned by a major fish and seafood wholesaler based out of Tsukiji, the focus of this izakaya is, perhaps not surprisingly, very much on fish and seafood
8 Activities Hidden Cherry Blossoms at Happonmatsu Park, Sendai Justin Velgus While nothing special most of the year, in springtime the park becomes a must-see when the many cherry trees explode into colorful pinks.
Culture Shibamata Neighbourhood and Yagiri Crossing Sleiman Azizi The area around Shibamata's Taishakuten Sando shopping street and the Yagiri no Watashi Edogawa River crossing are one of Tokyo's representations on the
Culture Tokyo's Distinctly International Districts Kim Bergström Prefer to stay close to home in the current global climate?
Culture Big Buddha's Legacy in Nara Anonymous They belong to Big Buddha (Daibutsu), the biggest bronze Buddha figure in the world.
Activities 5 Spots for Spring Blooms in Aomori Kim Bergström Aomori Prefecture is known for some spectacular natural landscapes, and the spring months allow this natural beauty to really shine.
Culture Tagata Honen Matsuri 2026 Sunday - Mar 15th The Tagata Honensai Matsuri is a fertility festival, with the main event centering on the lively procession of a large wooden phallus from one
