Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 4 of 4 Shozo Fujii A small wooden statue of Giou-ji is enshrined in the main hall. Statues with black-colored eyes are works of the Kamakura per...
Culture Osamu Watanabe Art Candy Kingdom Exhibition 2021 Kim Bergström A special event taking place at the Akita Museum of Art looks at the works of Osamu Watanabe, a contemporary artist who is fa...
Activities Waterfall Hike and Meditation with Ancient Roots Alena Eckelmann Combining nature appreciation with spiritual experiences on your holiday is emerging as a post-Corona trend. Visitors to Japa...
Activities International Networks and Making Things Happen Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 6 - How joining international groups and volunteering can help you build effective partnerships to make th...
Accommodation My Couch for Your Stories Anne Lauenroth My couch for your stories: A guide to Couchsurfing in Japan - How it works, what you need to know, and why you should do it.
Culture Sagamihara City Museum Lester Goh Recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, Sagamihara City Museum celebrates the city's rich history and culture, from her ro...
Culture Drive-in Hanabi 2021 Kim Bergström The COVID-19 pandemic has seen numerous fireworks events cancelled due to fears of crowds congregating, but the Drive-in Hana...
Activities Following the Kamo to Gion Bridget Ye If you are looking for that classic Japanese riverbank setting found in some anime shows or Japanese films, then a stroll alo...
Culture Kumano Kodo World Heritage Center Kenny King Hin Choi The rich history of Kumano Kodo and its vital position as a religious hub is clearly described in this information center.
15 Activities The Holy Mount Tateyama Jonathan Jahnke Mount Tateyama – one of Japan's three Holy Mountains
