Culture Fūrin, the Symbol of Japanese Summer Alessio Pompeo This article talks about the fascinating world of fūrin. Have you ever heard of them? They are lovely Japanese bells and symb...
Activities Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori rachel teo Nukumori-no-mori is a mystical, woodland village that makes you feel like you’ve wandered into a fairytale land. There are li...
Activities Exploring the Ryūgashidō Cavern rachel teo The Ryūgaishidō Cavern in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, is one of the largest caves in the Tōkai region. It is about 1 kilo...
Culture Gorgeous Genbudo Arlene Bastion The Genbudo Caves are like a large topsy turvy sculpture patterned by discordant striations. Nature is the sculptor, as the ...
Culture Discover the Magic of Yuzen Dyeing Alessio Pompeo Discover the magic of Yuzen dyeing, an ancient Japanese technique that transforms fabric into true works of art. Join a works...
Food Cicada Sake and Teahouse Bonson Lam Why is this sake named after the Cicada? Maybe my mother in law has a clue, having collected Cicadas and butterflies in her ...
Culture A Tale of Two Temples Scott Brause Fuki-ji temple, on Oita's Kunizaki peninsula, is one of Kyushu's oldest temples. Far from country's popular tourist destinat...
6 Food King Tacos in Kin Town Peter Lin King Tacos is a legendary Japanese Mexican restaurant located in Kin Town on the main island of Okinawa. It is best known as ...
8 Food Uminchu Shokudo in Yomitan Peter Lin Uminchu Shokudo is a cafeteria style restaurant located in the Yomitan Village Fishermen's Cooperative Store. It is worth a ...
Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route to Link with Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route Serena Kim The Kurobe Unazuki Canyon Route is set to open this autumn (2024). This new route will connect the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Rou...