Culture 10 Free Things to do in Kamakura Isabelle Despert Okumura Kamakura, just an hour away from Tokyo, is one of the most visited cities in Japan. From beaches, shrines and temples, to hik...
Activities Tomamu Ski and Snowboard Classes Bonson Lam Whether you are five or fifty, the knowledgeable, humble and caring teachers from Hoshino Snow Academy will have you skiing t...
Food Kamakyuu Senbei Sherilyn Siy Kamakyuu has been making rice crackers or senbei using traditional methods for over 80 years. At the factory outlet shop in H...
Accommodation Furuiwayaso Ekaterina Bespyatova Furuiwayaso offers basic accommodation with hot spring bath in a remote mountainous part of Ehime Prefecture. It's close to I...
9 Activities Sunrise at Lake Biwa Anne Lauenroth Early summer sunrise with burning skies at Lake Biwa, Japan's largest freshwater lake near Hikone, Shiga Prefecture.
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 Bikkuri Hinamatsuri 2027 Chikako Takahashi The traditional "doll appreciation season" is just around the corner! Enjoy this hina-doll festival that is held in a histori...
Area Tsuru Ignatius Koh Tsuru is a remote city in Yamanashi Prefecture near the base of Mt. Fuji that's renowned for having the Yamanashi Prefectural...
Activities Celebrating Ume - Hanami in Tanabe 2027 Alena Eckelmann Celebrate spring at Kansai's best ume (Japanese plum) viewing spot at the Kishu Ishigami Tanabe Ume Orchards in the south of ...
Activities GiGO Chofu Kim Bergström Travelers eager to experience Japan’s famous arcade scene have a brand-new hotspot to explore. GiGO Chofu, which opened on Ju...
