Culture The Battle of Sekigahara Chris Glenn The Battle of Sekigahara in modern day Gifu Prefecture, fought between East and West Japan on October 21, 1600, was history’s bloodiest and most decisive
Culture 15 Things I Love About Japan Emma Sletteland Here are 15 of my favorite things about Japan, one of the most special and unique places I've ever been.
Food Korekaki Shaved Ice Specialty Cafe Lynda Hogan Korekaki, a contraction of Kore Ga Kakigori, is a shaved ice and snow cone specialty cafe in the tourist city of Kawagoe.
Activities Where to Watch: Rugby World Cup 2019 Serena Ogawa Japan is the place to be this September!... ’s region while each one shares the heart and soul of what it is to be
Culture Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann This is the Moto-Yakushi Temple, the predecessor of Nara's grand Yakuji Temple.
Culture Make Soba Noodles From Scratch Sarah Chaney While the area of Ouchijuku in Fukushima Prefecture is well-known as a traditional post town from the Edo period and its Negi Soba (Buckwheat noodles eaten
Planning What Opened While Borders Were Closed? Kim Bergström During Japan's pandemic-related border closures, a host of new attractions popped up.
Activities 3 Must-Do Things on Remote Iriomote Island Sleiman Azizi The islands, with temperatures going past 30°C even in October, are recommended... is star-shaped.