10 Shinko Festival Stefanus Husin A lesser known festival that happen just after Gion Matsuri, the Shinko Festival which takes place on the 17 July. Here three big..
Activities A Trip Back in Time Anonymous Ozu is a small town packed with interesting buildings from the Meiji and Showa periods. Experience a little Japanese-style nostalgia...
16 Main Hall of Okafuto Shrine Takako Sakamoto The Main Hall of Okafuto Shrine in Echizen City, Fukui, can be accessed from both Kakyo Park on the hillside and the Prayer Hall..
11 Activities Japan's Waikiki: Visiting Shirahama Beach Alena Eckelmann A white sandy beach and a southern resort feeling with palm trees and a stunning sunset at Shirahama Beach are just a one-hour flight..
15 Culture The Temples and Shrines of Kasai Peter Sidell Close to Kasai station in eastern Tokyo, a cluster of around ten temples makes for a pleasant place to stroll around, with a variety..
Culture The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker A “must see” in Shimane, go to the Adachi Museum of Art. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between drama..
15 An Amazing Autumn Awaits in Akiu Radica Sooknarine It's autumn and that means cool weather and many opportunities for hiking and enjoying "koyo". One of the places I highly ..
Activities Biwa Waterfall Trail, Mount Takao Catherine Hagar Biwa Waterfall Trail is a great hike on Mount Takao that follows a stream to the top of the mountain. The water keeps you cool during..