Culture 5 of Japan's Best Open-Air Museums Kim Bergström Japan is home to a wide array of excellent museums, and many of them are open-air venues. This guide covers 5 of the countr...
Food Tendo City Nabe Battle 2026 Kim Bergström Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully...
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Snow at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Peter Oxley A new blog created by Peter Oxley, photographer, writer, tour guide, and bon vivant. This introductory article highlights a r...
Culture Sendai's Octopus Temple Justin Velgus The Tako Yakushi-do Temple (literally “Octopus Yakushi Hall”) is located alongside the Butai Hachiman Shrine in the Nagamachi...
Food The "Golden Hamburg" Restaurant Justin Velgus Tsukimichi (つきみち) is a restaurant located in Wakuya Town, Miyagi Prefecture which is famous for its homemade hamburgs. To...
Activities Airline Expo in Japan 2027 Kim Bergström The Airline Expo in Japan is described as an event "by airplane lovers, for airplane lovers", and the inaugural event was hel...
Culture Nagoya Ramen Festival 2027 Kim Bergström If you'd like to try ramen types from all across Japan in the one spot, the Nagoya Ramen Festival is a great event to check o...
Food Japan’s Local Cuisines Tom Roseveare Japanese food is admired around the world, comprising a sheer variety of dishes and cooking techniques that have garnered wid...
Transportation Kumamoto Airport Under Renovation Bonson Lam This guide provides handy tips for travelers to navigate during the renovation period, with the new Kumamoto Airport to be co...
Food Five Authentic Pizza Spots in Shinagawa Tom Roseveare Explore five authentic pizzerias in Tokyo’s Shinagawa City. Grab a slice of pizza baked in a genuine pizza oven and enjoy the...