10 Culture Bankyaku-In and the Fujieda Kannon Peter Sidell In the countryside near Fujieda in Japan's central Shizuoka prefecture, Bankyaku-in is a Buddhist temple with a tall, impressive..
Food Marugen Ramen Amanda Ho Marugen Ramen is a ramen chain found mainly on Honshu, with a few outlets in Shikoku. The speciality here is the feremented soy..
7 Food International Food in Osu Amanda Ho Osu shopping district has a vast array of food, so filling up one's stomach was definitely unavoidable. Not only there was a..
Culture Niigata Fireworks Festival 2025 Mid Aug As with many summer festivals, the highlight of the Niigata Festival is the fireworks in the evening over the river. On Friday..
Area Kamikochi Kamikochi is open from April 17 until November 15. Kamikochi is a popular resort and often associated with some of the best natural beauty that the central Japanese Alps—and indeed Japan—have..
Activities Mount Shimagare Nannini Cristina In North Yatsugatake stands a unique mountain which will make you reflect about life.
