9 Culture Brilliant Colors of Ritsurin Garden Masayoshi Hirose Located in the center of Takamatsu city in Kagawa prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Ritsurin Garden offers a variety of pl...
Activities 5 Winter Experiences in Monbetsu Kim Bergström Monbetsu in Hokkaido is a true winter wonderland in the colder months, and there are plenty of unique ways to connect with th...
Area Nishi-Ogikubo Paul McInnes Sandwiched between Ogikubo and Kichijoji is the atmospheric town of Nishi-Ogikubo which, until recently, has been criminally ...
8 Accommodation Japanese Green Tea Farmstay Samuel Richards Whether it be a Farmstay-like accommodation, or a day trip to try Green Tea picking yourself, Nukumori-en Yururi in Shizuoka ...
Activities 5 Spots to Enjoy Cosmos Flowers in Japan Kim Bergström Cosmos flowers are one of the highlights of Japan's autumn months, and they often get the name of "autumn's cherry blossoms"....
Culture Tottori's Jinpukaku Kim Bergström Tottori's Jinpukaku is a European-style two storied building, which was constructed over eight months starting in September o...
Area Shimokitazawa Paul McInnes Tokyo isn’t exactly a city that lacks in artsy, hipster hangouts. From Nakameguro and Kichijoji to Koenji and Daikanyama, the...
Planning TELL: Mental Health Advocate and Help Serena Ogawa TELL is an English-language resource for people suffering from mental health problems.
Accommodation The Best Glampsites in Japan Serena Ogawa Comfort and ease with a touch of nature? Ah, glamping really is the best!
Food Fujiya Izakaya in Koriyama Peter Sidell Not far from Koriyama station in Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Fujiya is a cozy, traditional dining bar, serving hearty Japan...