Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Kanto Region Kim Bergström This guide covers some beautiful iris gardens in the Kanto region.
The Japanese City Set to Shine in 2026 Kim Bergström Dec 2, 2025 Long considered Japan's quiet achiever, Nagoya is stepping confidently into the global spotlight after being named one of the world's top destinations
Food Le Pain Quotidien Kim Bergström Le Pain Quotidien is French for "daily bread", and it's also the name of an international chain of bakery restaurants.
Activities Top Activities in the San’in Region Niaya Harper A guide to the best things to see and do across the San'in Region
Culture The Samurai Spirit of Fukushima Prefecture Featured Fukushima Prefecture is Japan’s third largest administrative region, and home to one of the last strongholds of Japan’s legendary samurai culture.
Culture Mindfulness and the Way of Incense Scott Brause A workshop of the Shino School of kodo, the Way of Incense, offers a fine introduction to Japanese history, culture and spirituality, as well as a gateway
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Shiokaze Park Elena Lisina Many activities like the Tokyo no Kaba amphibious bus tour, shopping malls like Aqua City Odaiba and places of interest like Odaiba Oedo Onsen Monogatari
Activities Straddling the Skyline in Shibu Toge Pass Linka Wade Driving on Route 292 around Gunma's Kusatsu Onsen offers stunning views as well as interesting places like the highest point on Japan's national routes