7 Culture Kamakura’s Jomyoji-ji Temple Steve Morton While most people flock to Kamakura’s more centrally located attractions, many great cultural gems including Jomyoji-ji templ...
Culture Shin-Ise Kinenkan, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In the historical Nagamachi district of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Shin-Ise Kinenkan is a preserved traditional...
Food A Guide to Bagel Stores in Tokyo Kim Bergström Originating from Jewish communities in Poland, the humble bagel has become a staple food in many places across the globe, par...
Food Shaved Iced at Cafe Symphony Tom Roseveare A shaved ice (kakigori) speciality store in the Oyama area of Tochigi prefecture.
9 Kamakura Camera - Tokeiji Peter Oxley Unique among Kamakura’s temples and shrines, Tokeiji was established as a refuge for battered women who wished to escape from...
Activities Wakamatsu Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Wakamatsu Hydrangea Festival has been running at Kitakyushu's Takatoyama Park for over 20 years now, and it showcases the...
Culture A Snapshot of Tokyo’s Center City Tom Roseveare Journey through Tokyo with us as we test out the PowerVision S1.
Activities 5 Hydrangea Spots in the Chubu Region Kim Bergström This guide covers five destinations to enjoy hydrangea season across the Chubu region of Japan.
Culture Kajikawachisui Memorial Park Kim Bergström For those living in or visiting Niigata Prefecture during sakura season, one of the region's best spots to explore is the Kaj...
Food Japan’s Summer Energy Food Kim Bergström Unagi, or eel, is a popular summertime food in Japan – and it's often regarded as something that provides stamina to those wh...
