Culture The Jewel of Downtown Tokyo Featured Explore Katsushika, and discover the perfectly preserved spirit, cuisine, and crafts of old Edo.
Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, its..
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Culture Ikedayama Park Sleiman Azizi Ikedayama Park is a beautiful Japanese garden about a 10-minute walk from Meguro Station. The park's landscaping includes a..
Culture Aizu Mura Peter Sidell Close to the historical town of Aizu Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Mura is a large garden park that's..
Activities The 2020 Olympic Games: Nippon Budokan Elena Lisina At the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Nippon Budokan will host judo and karate events. The Nippon Budokan, located in the..
Shopping Frespo Yashio Sleiman Azizi A 3-storey modern shopping centre in Yashio City, Frespo Yashio is next to Yashio Station on the Tsukuba Express Line. Home to stores..
Culture The Home of the Sanada Clan Gary Luscombe Kudoyama is a fascinating and historical little town that marks the entrance to Koyasan. The few visitors that do stop here do so..