Activities Tohoku Food Marathon and Festival 2026 Late Apr many mental and physical benefits; however, if you are anything like me... someone who hates running, these wonderful vistas were enough to distract me
Food La Cave Alt Peter Sidell recent consumption tax increase, so prices might be higher now); that got me... of the dishes I could see and decipher were seafood paella at ¥950 a head
Culture Fukui Griffis Museum Peter Sidell Near the entrance are portraits of Griffis and Kusakabe, which surprised me... by talking to me!
Culture A Disturbing Temple: Ishiteji 51 Arlene Bastion It was for me, disturbingly and distractingly crowded and crammed, with... dwarves and demons, loads of Kannons and Buddhas, even a statue that made me
Activities 7 Destinations for Autumn Color in Okayama Kim Bergström Visitors can soak while admiring the surrounding autumn leaves—a rare treat... Okutsukei Valley This three-kilometer stretch of valley near Okutsu Onsen
Food Katsuya Sherilyn Siy Unlike my homemade tonkatsu, Katsuya uses nama panko, real bread crumbs... made from freshly crumbled bread.
9 Family-friendly Activities in Niigata Kim Bergström If you'd like to head to the home of koi to appreciate their beauty... The premises is spread out over several floors and has exhibits dedicated
20 Culture My Visit to Gotokuji Temple Elena Lisina I had envisioned Maneki Neko spread out all over the temple, but instead... much because I could spend my time here quietly and peacefully and for me