Culture Making Waves In Isumi City Leslie Taylor Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known a...
11 Food Making Kakinoha-zushi at Kuwaraku Alena Eckelmann Kuwaraku restaurant in Kudoyama Town at the base of Koyasan has specialized in Kakinoha-zushi. Enjoy a sushi-making experienc...
7 Culture Genkyuen Garden at Hikone Castle Lily Genkyuen Garden at Hikone Castle, Shiga Prefecture is recognized as a national scenic spot. The garden and palace buildings d...
Culture 4 Japanese Dining Etiquette Tips Nicholas Lloyd Avoid some of the common makes tourists make when dining out in Japan. From Osaka to Tokyo, these tips will help you to avoid...
Activities First Time Skiing in Yuzawa Gaurav Raja Dahal Despite being born in Nepal, I saw snow for the first time in Japan. I took my first ever skiing lessons and went skiing with...
Activities Fruit Picking Fun in Kumamoto Kathryn Wortley There’s nothing sweeter than picking fruit just for you and eating it right away, perched on a crate in the orchard. At least...
Activities Strawberry Picking in Nakajima Park Ramon Geoffrey Evangelista Spend the day picking and eating sweet strawberries in Yamanashi's Nakajima park. There are different varieties that you can ...
Activities Paper-making in Kochi City Japan Travel If you’re into craft and paper, then head West to the Ino-cho Paper Museum and try your hand at making traditional Japanese “...
13 Culture Culture Day Parade in Hikone Jemma King My first impression of Hikone was quiet and tranquil town with narrow windy streets and tiny cars. Then I stumbled across the...
