Activities Ieshima Islands: Welcome Home Bryan Baier “Ieshima” means “Home Island.” After waiting out a storm in the safety of Ieshima’s harbors around 600 BCE, Japan’s legendary...
Culture Yushima Cat Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Yushima Cat Festival started in 2015 with the aim of revitalizing this part of Tokyo and bringing some feline-themed fun ...
Culture Toshima City Ward - Landmarks & History Sleiman Azizi Toshima City Ward is known for its harder edge but the city is full of modern landmarks and historical spots. These include t...
Culture Toshima City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Gritty Toshima City Ward is home to not only shopping and entertainment but also some fascinating temple and shrines. These i...
Culture Yushima Tenman Shrine Maren Pauli Yushima Tenman Shrine in Tokyo is dedicated to Tenjin, the deity of learning, and attracts many students who pray for good gr...
Culture Toshima City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Rough and tumble Toshima City Ward manages to surprise with some unexpected parks and gardens. They include Ikebukuro Honcho ...
16 Culture The Yashima Plateau Anonymous Yashima is a plateau in Takamatsu City with a long history. There are shrines, a temple, a castle ground, hiking paths, and p...
11 Activities Hiking Yashima Plateau Anonymous Yashima Plateau is the biggest green space in central Takamatsu and it has a great trail for short day hikes.
Culture Toshima City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Toshima City Ward is home to a wide variety of museums and galleries. Some of them include the Ancient Orient Museum, B-Galle...
