Culture Tateyama City Guide Elizabeth S Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture wraps around the southern end of the Boso Peninsula. Easily accessible by car and train from ...
The Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage Serena Ogawa Explore Shikoku by embarking on a spiritual journey: the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. Discover the living culture, historic ...
Activities Tateyama City's Nagisa no Eki Elizabeth S With over a thousand michi no eki, or road stations, Japan’s travelers have plenty of rest stops where they can take in the l...
20 Culture Early Autumn in Miyagi Elena Lisina In October, in Miyagi Prefecture, you can see the signs of autumn, admire the autumn flowers and get acquainted with the trad...
Culture Japan's Doll Legends Elena Lisina Dolls feature prominently in Japan with many legends and tales associated with them.
19 Activities Summer Japan Elena Lisina Summer in Japan may be hot & humid but it is also the best time to visit for its amazing festivals, fireworks and of course, ...
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2026 Kim Bergström During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different ac...
23 Culture Rice As National Treasure Elena Lisina Rice is an integral part of Japanese history, heritage and culture. Cultivated for centuries, rice is used for not only food ...
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina The Uesugi Clan became famous for the motto "Justice". Places connected with the history of the clan include Kawanakajima, Ka...
Food Harry Potter Cafe Pop-ups in Tokyo and Nagoya Kim Bergström Muggles rejoice! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, two Harry Potter ...
