8 Activities Japanese Papermaking in Ikazaki Ingrid Lezar Learn about the history of Japanese paper (washi) in the Uchiko area and make your own sheet in a real workshop.
Culture Gujo Odori Festival Yuka Takada Reminiscing about growing up alongside the Gujo Odori – Japan's largest dance festival lasting thirty-two nights, three of wh...
11 Activities Mount Mitsu-toge, a Fabulous Hike Nicole Bauer On a fantastic clear day in the middle of July, my husband and I went for a 1-day hike in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. ...
11 Culture Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle Ben Beechey Iwakuni city (岩国市) is located in Yamaguchi-ken. It was formerly a castle town that belonged to the warrior Lord Hiroie Kik...
Culture A National Treasure: Matsumoto Castle Varsha Vaswati Also known as the 'Crow Castle' for its black stony exteriors, Matsumoto castle is iconic in being one of the only 4 castles ...
Culture Japanese Overseas Migration Museum David Hallman A unique, free museum sandwiched between Yokohama shopping malls. Take a break from the mayhem to learn about the Japanese ex...
Food bills Shichirigahama Sarah Mathews Perfect for Aussies craving an Aussie brunch or for anyone wanting a delicious meal. The ricotta pancakes are to die for!
Transportation Okayama Train Station Kenji Chida The heart of transportation for Okayama prefecture has to be Okayama train station. Where ever you need to go this is the cen...
