Culture Kirishima Open-Air Museum Kathryn Wortley Set in 13 acres of serene countryside and woodland, Kirishima Open-Air Museum provides an opportunity to appreciate the beaut...
Activities 4 Destinations for a Slice of Mindfulness in Japan Kim Bergström While Kyoto was recently named the top mindfulness destination in Asia, this guide covers some lesser-known spots that bring ...
Culture Isa City, the Birthplace of Shochu Christopher Lawson Isa City in Kagoshima is considered the birthplace of Japanese shochu. The city's Koriyama Hachiman Shrine features culturall...
10 Culture Fuse Benten Temple Elizabeth S Fuse Benten, a Shingon Buddhist temple to honor Benzaiten founded in 807, is one of the Kanto San Benten, or Three Benzaiten ...
Culture Sakamoto Kurozu Tsubobatake Sandra Isaka Kagoshima's Sakamoto Kurozu Tsubobatake, a traditional vinegar storage facility and factory shop, is a unique and fascinating...
Culture Discover Ukiyo-e Museum in Fujisawa Peter Sidell In the seaside town of Fujisawa in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, the Ukiyo-e Museum presents interesting local history through...
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town th...
Transportation Japan Scores Highly on 2023 Best Airports List Kim Bergström AirHelp recently released results from their annual comprehensive AirHelp Score, which rates airports around the world on sev...
Culture Nine Days in Miyagi - Part 3 Elena Lisina The final 3 days of my trip to Miyagi. I rode a special anniversary train, visited Aoba Castle, the Anpanman Musuem and Oshim...
6 Otera Cafe Linda Cordes Otera Café is a beautiful café with memorable drinks and sweets, located south of Iwakuni on Oshima Island.
