Activities “JAL Fantastic Journey Express” Flies in the Air Runa Aoki “JAL Fantastic Journey Express,” a specially decorated airplane inspired by Fantasy Springs, the eighth theme port at Tokyo D...
Discover the Hidden Beauty of Toyama Through the Poetry of Manyoshu Sandra Isaka Toyama Prefecture is a land of stunning natural beauty, rich history, traditional crafts, and vibrant festivals.
Culture Yatagai Gakki Preowned Guitar Shop Scott Brause Yatagai Gakki has been in business for fifty years. With nearly a hundred used guitars, ukuleles, violins and other stringed ...
Culture Post-quake Support for Noto Emi Takahata After the 2024 earthquake hit Noto Peninsula, recovery has been slow due to its isolation. Local businesses, like a ryokan in...
Culture Discover Kanazawa: A Golden Journey Emi Takahata Kanazawa, Japan’s gold leaf capital producing 99% of the nation’s supply, is a treasure trove of cultural experiences. Whethe...
Activities The Bridge of Dreams rachel teo The Bridge of Dreams, or Yume no Tsuri Bashi, is a wood and steel suspension bridge built across the Sumata Gorge in the nort...
Area Takeo Serena Kim Located in the western part of Saga Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, Takeo City is an onsen town renowned for its historic...
9 Food Yagiya Soba in Nanjo City Peter Lin Yagiya Soba is a traditional Okinawan soki soba restaurant in Nanjo City. The food and setting is quintessential Okinawa and ...
6 Shopping Nago Grocery Store Peter Lin Nago Grocery Store is a special souvenir shop and cafe in downtown Nago. It is a perfect place to pick up housewares, art pr...
Sapporo Beer Opens New Brewery in Tokyo’s Ebisu Serena Kim One of Japan's foremost beer manufacturers, Sapporo Beer, launched a brand-new brewery on April 3, 2024 located in the heart ...
