7 Culture Dejima, Nagasaki Lily Dejima is an historical trading post that connected Japan with the outside world during the country's Sakoku Period of enforc...
Activities Michi-No-Eki Furari Tomiyama Kotaro Toda When you visit many "Michi-No-Eki" roadside stations, you can find a lot of local produce, including fish and meat which is n...
Culture Happo En Sleiman Azizi Happo En is an extraordinarily beautiful traditional Japanese garden in Shirokanedai, Tokyo. Used primarily for weddings and ...
10 Culture Tokoji Temple in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of int...
11 Activities Legendary Niko-buchi, a Hidden Gem Masayoshi Hirose The miraculously pure water of the "Niko-buchi" and its "Niyodo Blue" color soothed me. The best time to appreciate the brill...
Culture Romantic Places in Japan Elena Lisina Aquariums, towers or special shrines are popular romantic places in Japan. Valentine's Day traditions are different in Japan ...
Culture Myoho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell Close to Tokyo in Kanagawa prefecture, Kamakura is Japan's ancient capital, home to scores of Buddhist temples. Myoho-ji is o...
20 Hanami at Mikamine Park Radica Sooknarine Cherry blossoms at Mikamine Park. Another great spot for hanami and a picnic with friends and family. Unlike some of the othe...
Food My Favorite Places in Japan: Izakaya Elena Lisina Izakaya are a traditional style of Japanese pub, and present a wonderful way to spend time with friends.
Activities 5 Festive Season Activities in Tokyo Kim Bergström With the festive season almost upon us, readers may be wondering how Christmas is celebrated in Japan. Whilst not an official...
