Culture Goryokaku Fort of Hakodate Katherine Moore A Western Style Fortress but the site of battle of a very Japanese War. Visit the observation tower to best see its snowflake...
Activities Mt. Moiwa Ropeway and Observatory Dan Traylor Ride a gondola, change to a tram, and take in a view of Sapporo from 531 meters above sea level
Food Osaka Takoyaki Museum Justin Velgus Osaka is famous for many things, one being delicious foods. Takoyaki, or fried octopus dumplings, are a tasty treat first pop...
Culture Hakata Temple Tour 2026 Tristan Scholze Hakata has a fine collection of temples and shrines that make for a relaxing day's stroll. Once a year the city lights up the...
Culture The Beauty of Fukuoka's Moss Temple Isamu Yoneda Komyozenji Temple in Fukuoka hides a quiet and undisturbed harmony between humanity and nature in this peaceful garden.
9 Activities Autumn Colours in Yoyogi Park Nicole Bauer Cherry, maple and gingko trees in Yoyogi Park in Tokyo offer a great variety of autumn colours in one place!
Activities Suzumushi-dera Justin Velgus Kegonji, more famously known as Suzumushi-dera or the "Cricket Temple" is located in western Kyoto. Crickets are on display a...
Culture Experience the Way of Tea Alena Eckelmann Experience the “ Way of Tea” with Master Randy Channell
Food Ran Hotei Alena Eckelmann ran Hotei is a Chaya or tea ceremony room in Central Kyoto The name ran Hotei is kind of play on words. Hotei is of course o...
8 Culture Shrines and Temples in Kamakura Luke Braidwood Kamakura was Japan's capital in the late 12th century, until its fall in 1333. The town is filled with temples and forested h...
