Culture Nima Sand Museum Kim Shimane's Nima Sand Museum lays claim to being the home of the world's largest hourglass - it takes a full year from the..
Culture Atami Castle Cherry Blossom Festival Kim There are a myriad of cherry blossom festival during spring, and the grounds of Shizuoka's Atami Castle are home to one of the..
Food Manpei in Inawashiro Peter Sidell In Inawashiro, in the countryside of Fukushima in northern Japan, Manpei is a cheap and cheerful place to get hearty Japanese comfort..
Activities Autumn in Ikeda Town Featured Kyoto, Nikko and Fuji Five Lakes are some of the best places to see autumn leaves in Japan. Take a look at these incredible views..
11 Activities Beachcombing Fun at Kaiji Beach Manish Prabhune Ishigaki Island in Okinawa is famous for its star-sand beaches. Remote islands like Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island offer the..
Culture The Sweet Soul of Wakayama Mandy Bartok A journey through the trails, guesthouses, temples and shrines of Mount Koya in Wakayama Prefecture. Our guide gives you the lowdown..
6 Culture Choju-ji Temple in Kamakura Lily Chojyu Temple in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture is a temple built by Ashikaga Motouji to mourn the death of his father, Ashikaga..
Food Bloom Coffee Okinawa Kim Bloom Coffee in Okinawa offers a range of different eats and drinks, including the menu favorite - the Okinawan Brown Sugar latte...