Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadl...
Shopping Tokyu Plaza Shibuya Sherilyn Siy Shibuya is touted as a center for young people, where the latest trends are born out of their youthful power and vibrant cult...
Culture Himeji Castle and Engyoji Temple Rey Waters Historic Engyoji Temple, site of the Last Samurai. Also, the city of Himeji and Himeji Castle.
Culture Tsuwano's Obon Dance 2025 Denes Perlaky Tsuwano dance is a unique obon dance, in the small castle town of Tsuwano, Shimane, that has been performed for over 400 year...
Activities Lake of the Dragon God in Naruko Justin Velgus Katanuma Lake, sometimes known as "Lake of the Dragon God", is a crater lake in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture formed 1100 years a...
Activities Itinerary Ideas with the JR East Pass Kenny King Hin Choi Two model tours focusing on culture and history are given. The JR East Pass is convenient and flexible for travellers.
Culture Japanese Peony Garden in Tsukuba Ophelie Feurtey The Tsukuba Peony Garden runs from April 18th–May 22nd.
Food Tomita Ramen in Matsudo Tom Roseveare Tomita Ramen offers award-winning and tasty tsukemen ramen at its small ramen shop in Matsudo, Chiba prefecture. Opened in 20...
10 Activities Mt. Fuji from Lake Saiko Meg Sing A splendid view of Mt. Fuji can be seen from Lake Saiko in Yamanashi Prefecture, one of the five lakes around the mountain. L...
Culture Solar Agripark in Fukushima Sarah Chaney Where five houses had been swept away in the tsunami five years ago, now stands Fukushima Solar Agripark dedicated to teachin...
