13 Amateur Sumo Tournament in Tohoku Sarah Chaney We were invited into the mountains of Fukushima Prefecture to join the locals in an amateur sumo tournament. Some of us parti...
Nightlife Shinjuku Kakekomi Gyoza Restaurant Geoff Day Kakekomi Gyoza Restaurant is a new izakaya style eatery in Shinjuku's lively Kabukicho district that specializes in gyoza, ho...
Culture Culture and Beauty In Ishikawa Prefecture Leslie Taylor I am always on the lookout for locations offering Japan’s famous mixture of beautiful scenery and cultural depth without huge...
18 Culture Golden Hour in Rikugien Garden Elena Lisina Rikugien Garden is one of Japan's most beautiful gardens and when bathed in light is absolutely stunning.
Tohoku Expressway Pass Justin Velgus On November 1st the East Nippon Expressway Company's Tohoku Expressway Pass campaign began. The campaign encourages foreign v...
Food Veg Out in Kyoto Jemma King Veg Out Cafe in Kyoto overlooks the Kamagawa river and as the name suggests provides customers with a place to relax. The d...
Culture Niihama, Shikoku Island Rey Waters Niihama, Shikoku Island: Tour historical copper mine ruins, one of the oldest continuous operation mines in the world.
Food Regional Cuisine - Wakayama Sleiman Azizi Wakayama prefecture is home to an ancient historical culinary tradition. Foods like meharizushi and saba no narezushi hearken...
Accommodation Lake Yamanaka Firework Festival in Video Cathy Cawood Video of the 2015 summer firework festival at Lake Yamanaka, held every year on August 1st.
Culture Kasukabe’s Giant Kite Festival 2026 Elizabeth S Kasukabe City’s annual giant kite festival is held on May 3rd and 5th. Teams hoist kites weighing hundreds of kilograms over ...
