Activities Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture Marion Aubert All you need to know for a long weekend getaway, have great food and discover another hidden part of Japan.
13 Culture Seiun-ji Temple in Toi, Izu Peter Sidell In Toi on the Izu Peninsula in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Seiun-ji is a restful Buddhist temple with plenty of interesting,..
Activities Ojiya Hot Air Balloon Festival 2025 Late Feb Ojiya, in Niigata's snow country, has an annual hot air balloon festival. There's both a hot air balloon competition, as..
Shopping Sou Sou Kyoto: The Flagship Store Sarah Koh The Sou Sou shop in Kyoto sells gifts, souvenirs and fashion wear with unique, quirky, bold and colorful designs. Its style is tradition..
Activities Pixar Playtime at Tokyo Disney Sea 2019 Jan 11th - Mar 25th 2019 Past Event Your favorite Disney characters are back for another celebration of Pixar stories this winter at Tokyo Disney Sea. This limite..
11 Culture Glimpses of Dazaifu Tenmangū Kim Fukuoka’s Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine is built on the gravesite of renowned scholar Sugawara no Michizane, and as a result has bec..
Activities Sagurigawa Dam Kim Niigata’s Sagurigawa Dam offers some spectacular views and a varied scenery depending on the season.
Transportation Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport Kim The Okhotsk Monbetsu Airport is a gateway to northeastern Japan. The area hosts a range of unique tourism opportunities, including..