15 Culture Public Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the pleasant city of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, you can find plenty of public art as you wander around, with statues that are variously
Food Sushi Shame in Tokyo Luisa Avia of the many things I have been looking forward to on my trip to Japan is... An avid sushi consumer in New Zealand, I was extremely excited upon my
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Wandering in Iga-Ueno city, the home of ninjas : haiku, traditional crafts, castle and sake tasting !
9 Culture Shivering in Iwate's Beauty Ignatius Koh treasures, and while the 2011 tsunami and earthquake damaged the region, it has bounced back stronger and offers a gateway into the the less-trodden path in
Culture Okutsuhime Shrine Festival in Wajima 2026 Aug 22nd - Aug 25th Young men dressed in women's clothes and with make-up on their faces carry a portable shrine into the ocean at Sodegahama Beach.
Shopping The Trendiest Addition to Coredo Sherilyn Siy The Coredo Muromachi Terrace is the trendiest addition to the Coredo shopping complex in Nihonbashi.
Culture Farm to Table in Ako Tom Fay One of the highlights of any visit to Ako is sampling the abundance of fresh, locally grown produce and excellent seafood which the city is famous for.
Food "Pub The Swan" in Sendai Justin Velgus "Pub The Swan" is a small Irish themed standing bar located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture across from the Disney Store.