Culture Samurai in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is filled with memorials to its samurai heritage. Famous and not so famous reminders of Japan's warriors are easily accessible..
Culture Living in Rural Japan Jamila Brown Many don't see any merit in living in the rural areas of Japan. Few speak English and the nightlife is thin. However, rural..
Accommodation Hotel SOWAKA Japan Travel Enjoy a luxury getaway at Hotel SOWAKA, tucked away in Kyoto's Gion district just moments away from Yasaka Shrine.
14 Activities A Stroll From Yaotome Station in Sendai Elena Lisina The area around Yaotome Station in Sendai is full of open green space and some temples and shrines along the Nanakita River as you..
Activities Shosenkyo Ropeway Cathy Cawood Take Shosenkyo Ropeway to the summit of Mount Rakanji, also known as Yasaburodake, for panoramic views of Kofu basin, the Japanese..
Culture Japan's Seasonal Decorations Elena Lisina Celebrating and greeting each season is an important cultural tradition in Japan. It can be seen in the decoration of shops, streets..
Culture Tokyo Hula Festival 2024 Late Jul First held in 2002, the festival celebrates the friendship between Ikebukuro and Hawaii, where 13% of its residents are Japanese..
Activities Fishing at a Waterfall in Itoshima, Fukuoka Micaela Braithwaite Shiraito no Taki literally mean "White String Waterfall" and this one in particular is accessible all year round and officially..