Culture Kanda Myojin: Akihabara's Vermilion Shrine Todd Wojnowski The picturesque Kanda Myojin is immensely important in the Shinto religion, has a notable history, and hosts one of Tokyo's b...
Culture Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 Miyoko Kokubo Every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October it's time for the exciting Kawagoe Matsuri. It maintains a history of mo...
Nightlife Yatai Mura Hollie Mantle A group of lively outdoor bars in Takasaki; food, beer and a great atmosphere!
Activities Utsunomiya's Tochinoki Familyland Stacy Kurokawa Take a step back in time to this small, quaint amusement park in Utsunomiya; good for kids that haven't been spoiled, and kid...
Area Oya Stacy Kurokawa Ōya is one of the most scenic villages I have visited during a decade of living in Japan. The town is surrounded by man-made ...
Food Ninja Izakaya [Relocated] Hollie Mantle Ninja Izakaya in Tokyo’s bustling business centre of Akasaka (be careful not to confuse it with the similar Asakusa) draws yo...
Culture Hitachi Seaside Park in October Yu Nakao A perfect day outside Tokyo at Hitachi Seaside Park, a seaside park with gardens and an amusement park. It is a great place t...
Transportation Yurikamome Transit System Todd Wojnowski The Yurikamome is an AGT (Automated Guideway Transit) system that operates purely by computer, with no staff on the trains or...
12 Activities Nikko’s Yunoko Lake in Autumn Tomoko Kamishima If you want to avoid the busy places in Nikko, the Yunoko Lake area is a nice place to take a deep breath.
7 Culture German-style Oktoberfest Odaiba Michael Kaplan Oktoberfest in Odaiba, is a great experience of the Japanese version of the annual German Festival. Enjoy beers,ales, sausag...
