Discover the Hidden Beauty of Toyama Through the Po... Sandra Isaka Toyama Prefecture is a land of stunning natural beauty, rich history, traditional crafts, and vibrant festivals.
Culture Yatagai Gakki Preowned Guitar Shop Scott Brause Yatagai Gakki has been in business for fifty years. With nearly a hundred used guitars, ukuleles, violins and other stringed instruments..
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in Nanao,..
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Whether..
Activities The Bridge of Dreams rachel teo The Bridge of Dreams, or Yume no Tsuri Bashi, is a wood and steel suspension bridge built across the Sumata Gorge in the northernmost..
Area Takeo Located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Takeo City is an onsen town renowned for its historic onsen, innovative library, and rich cultural heritage. With a history..
9 Food Yagiya Soba in Nanjo City Peter Lin Yagiya Soba is a traditional Okinawan soki soba restaurant in Nanjo City. The food and setting is quintessential Okinawa and worth..
6 Shopping Nago Grocery Store Peter Lin Nago Grocery Store is a special souvenir shop and cafe in downtown Nago. It is a perfect place to pick up housewares, art prints,..