Nightlife Joke American Bar and Karaoke Cafe Bonson Lam Kitsch Americana and Maizuru Curry makes its home at Joke American Pub and Karaoke Bar. The curry here is made to order, with...
Activities Hirohashi Bairin Plum Festival 2021 Kim Bergström For those who enjoy the beauty of plum blossoms, Nara's Hirohashi Bairin is a great place to visit. The grounds here are home...
Activities Honmyo-ji Mandy Bartok Honmyo-ji is the family temple of Kato Kiyomasa, one of the most famous lords of the Higo domain (present-day Kumamoto).
Activities Dogtooth Violets at Totsushozan 2027 Kim Bergström Katakuri, or dogtooth violets, grow in abundance during spring in numerous parts of Japan. If you're looking for one of the l...
Activities Tennogawa Park Wisteria Festival Kim Bergström Each year in late April through to early May, Aichi's Tennogawa Park is home to a wisteria festival which celebrates these be...
Culture Praying Before the Goddess of Mercy Reynald Ventura This is an account of a short trip to Hasedera of Kamukara in the summer. Among other things, the traveler discovers Kakigara...
Culture Akita: Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Located in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, Akita is renowned for its natural beauty, rejuvenating hot springs, delectable cui...
Culture Discover the Best of Niigata City: Insights From a Local Ambassador Sandra Isaka From scenic riverside walks to lively markets and delicious culinary experiences, Niigata City has something for everyone!
16 Miyagi's Hotel Harada in Sakura Takako Sakamoto Located just in front of JR Funaoka Station, Miyagi's Hotel Harada in Sakura becomes a tourist base when Shibata Sakura Festi...
Food Mochi Pounding at Nakatanidou Cheryl Mui Have your mochi pounded at breakneck speed by champion mochi-making experts before eating it fresh and warm on the spot.
