Transportation 5 of Kyushu's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström For those visiting Kyushu by train, there are some fun train stations to keep an eye out for, which incorporate quirky design elements, a Tangible Cultural
Transportation 5 of Hokkaido's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström If you're traveling the Hokkaido area by train in the future, the region is also home to some unique train stations to add to your itinerary – this guide
Food The 47 Flavors of Calbee Amanda Ho Oct 16, 2017 Can the crunch of just one potato crisp, take you to the balmy shores of Uruma in Okinawa?
Culture Daruma Market of Kawasaki Daishi Elena Lisina Daruma is traditional Japanese doll usually purchased before the New Year, but in Kawasaki Daishi, one can find a great variety of Daruma dolls any time
Food The Different Styles of Sake Fiona Yoshitake While you may think of sake as a clear, colorless beverage with a water-like appearance, this is far from the case!
Food What Is Sake Made Of? Fiona Yoshitake Learn about the four key ingredients of sake and how they contribute towards the final flavor of the drink!
Culture Mount Koya: Beware of Bears Pete Martin The story of the Karukaya, wandering the Kongobuji & Danjo Garan and spending the night in a shukubo.
14 Culture The Waters of Gujo-Hachiman Todd Wojnowski From its gorgeous riverside scenery to the channels carrying fresh pure water throughout the town, water is at the heart of Gujo-Hachiman in Gifu Prefecture