Culture Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2026 Todd Wojnowski Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sund...
Food Vanitoy Bagel Todd Wojnowski Vanitoy Bagel is a fantastic cafe and bagel shop in the "Old Town" neighborhood of Kawagoe, Saitama. The food, drinks and atm...
Activities 5 Must-Visit Destinations in Japan for Miffy Fans Kim Bergström If you're planning a Japan trip and want to indulge your inner bunny fan, here are five must-visit spots to add to your itine...
Transportation JR Omiya Station Febry Fawzi Omiya Station is the main transport hub serving the north-east side of Tokyo. More than 200,000 people depart from this stati...
Food Kariju Anonymous To put it simply, Kariju is a fried chicken shop. That is all there really is to it. If you want fried chicken (or potatoes),...
Area Asakura Faye Close Asakura, located in south central Fukuoka Prefecture, is abundant in countryside charm, scenic nature, and historical sites t...
Activities The Yabatagawa South Green Path Allan Murphy As Tokyo developed, especially in the post-war period, the rudimentary plumbing system resulted in some streams being used as...
Accommodation Earthboat: A Nature Escape That Feels Real Tom Roseveare Earthboat Saitama Kawajima opened in early April 2026, bringing its outdoor retreat concept to this quiet, rural lakeside lan...
Activities Jingu Shrine, Nature Museum Paul Arenson-Kawano The shrine and museum are located in a cedar forest with chickens roaming loose
Activities Nepal Indo Dining Cafe Surya Paul Arenson-Kawano A cut above many similar Indian Nepalese restaurants and, located in an area near the bus terminal with few other good choice...
