13 Culture Rurikoji & Toshunji Temples in Fall Sandra Isaka Visitors to Yamaguchi in autumn should be sure to visit Kozan Park's Rurikoji & Toshunji Temples. A historic five story pagoda,..
Area Naoshima Island Naoshima Island is located in the Seto inland sea and is accessible via ferry from Uno Station. A town bus takes you from the Miyanoura-kou port to either Nokyo-mea or Tsutsuji-so for ¥100 based..
Recommended Culture Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027 Mid Oct - Mid Feb The number one award winning illumination display in Japan found at Ashikaga Flower Park near Tokyo.
Food Udon Izakaya Fusion Niwakayachosuke Jaime Wong Bringing Hakata udon to Tokyo and combining with izakaya atmosphere, Niwakayachosuke fuses both regional delicacies and local bar..
Culture A Disturbing Temple: Ishiteji 51 Arlene Bastion Ishetiji Temple 51's eclectic collection of different gods and deities can be disturbing because one can't find order in..
Culture Ohitaki Fire Festival Kifune Shrine 2026 Saturday - Nov 7th The annual Ohitaki Fire Festival at Kifune Shrine uses its spiritual powers to banish bad sprits and cleanse impurities of the people..
6 Food Restaurant Avant Kyu-Karuizawa Olga There are many options to choose from, so I usually combine traditional Japanese dishes like rice, tamagoyaki omelette and pickles,..
Culture The Splendour Falls On Castle Walls Arlene Bastion A castle that has kept much of its original shape and components, Matsuyama Castle still reigns among the most impressive of Japan's..