Culture A Day in Shinagawa, Tokyo Veronica Carnevale Shinagawa is recognized as one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is home to a flourishing art culture, delectable restaurants a...
Culture What's Nice About Niimi Arlene Bastion Niimi is a nice place to be in, sumptuous scenery, food, and history, at your feet.
Culture Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival 2025 Kim Held every year on January 9th, the Maebashi Hatsuichi Festival is a fun way to set your intentions for the coming year. The ...
Culture Mount Omuro Arlene Bastion A chairlift ride takes you up to the rare experience of a crater walk, with quite wonderful views of town, sea, and sky.
Culture Rubber Necking At Tachikue Gorge Arlene Bastion At Tachikue Gorge, rock formations are each differently sculpted, competing with ancient overhanging forests and religious ji...
Culture Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa 2025 Kim The Japan-U.S. Yokosuka Spring Festa takes place at the Yokosuka Naval Base in late March. The base is typically closed to th...
Culture Historic Exploration and Architecture Along a Forgotten Path Veronica Carnevale Follow us on an adventure through some of the country’s most cherished historic architecture, and be sure to keep this articl...
Culture Omuroyama Yamayaki 2025 Kim The Omuro Yamayaki Festival is held in spring each year, and it's an event with around 700 years of history. It originally st...
Culture Subzero Forest Ice Festival 2025 Kim The Subzero Forest Ice Festival in Takayama is held on the second Saturday of February every year, and it combines icicles an...
Culture Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival 2025 Kim The Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Festival is held when the garden's plum trees are looking their best, and along with the floral ...