Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
Food Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City Alena Eckelmann Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City is a Japanese farm-to-table restaurant with Italian influence. The owner/chef, Mr. Sugata, grows..
Activities Seeking Relaxation in the Forest in Japan Alena Eckelmann Japan’s National Parks and so-called Recreational Forests are located in the National Forests of Japan. There are also many ce..
8 Activities Maruyama Senmaida in May Alena Eckelmann Terraced rice paddies have become a rare sight in Japan now but Maruyama Senmaida near Kumano City in Mie Prefecture is still ..
Culture Joe Okada: The Last Samurai Ignatius Koh With his samurai gear and katana, he will bring you through Kyoto and let you experience the former capital's tradition with a highly anticipated performance
Food Okinawa Longevity Cuisine Alena Eckelmann A mix of favourable natural conditions and diverse foreign influences produced unique eating habits and a cooking style that i..
Food Okinawa Cooking at Yonner Food (Part 1) Alena Eckelmann Learn how to cook Okinawan dishes with Kazumi Kayo, a local of Naha City, the capital of Okinawa Prefecture. She runs Yonner Food..
Culture Wajima Grand Festival 2026 Aug 22nd - Aug 25th The Wajima Grand Festivals are the highlight of late summer in the Wajima area of the Noto Peninsula. The festive activities center..