Culture Sakura at Matsuyama Castle Featured As it is close to the Dogo Onsen, it is gaining popularity with travelers
Transportation 5 of Chubu's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Get a little closer, however, and you'll notice the red, blue, and... The station doubles as a barber shop, so you can get a haircut while you
Shopping 10 of Japan's Best Picks for Trolley Tourism Kim Bergström Brands such as Ito En dominate the ready-to-drink section, while small... Calpis, Kirin, and Suntory are known for their constant experimentation, while
Culture Katsuragi 28 Shuku Kyozuka Trail Gary Luscombe While they tend to be overlooked by most hikers, they are still commonly... , in the village of Chihayaguchi and quite far off the Diamond Trail, while
13 Birdwatchers at Yakushiike Park Cathy Cawood Birdwatchers with super lenses gathered in late February to photograph plum blossoms and a solitary blue heron at Yakushiike Park in Machida.
6 Culture Usaburo Kokeshi Factory Kim Bergström Said to originally date back to the middle of the Edo period, the dolls... kokeshi, a visit to Gunma's Usaburo Kokeshi Factory is worth your while
Activities Everything a Karateka Must Do When Visiting Okinawa Featured And while the country as a whole is known for many things, its localities have incredible identities of their own.
Culture Regional Crafts - Chugoku Sleiman Azizi with special threads, the material has historically been coloured navy blue... In more modern times, the fabric is now used to create a whole raft of