Shopping A New Collectible Souvenir for Japan Visitors in 2026 Kim Bergström To mark 100 years since the beginning of the Showa era, Japan's Ministry of Finance has announced a limited-edition commemora...
Culture Peace Pagoda Paul Walsh Mountaintop shrine to world peace with great views over the city of Hiroshima and out to the islands of the Inland Sea.
Culture Spectacular Views at Matsuyama Castle Anonymous Matsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains ...
Activities Cormorant Fishing in Uji Hitoshi Kawai Nestled by between the ancient capitals of Nara and Kyoto, this city is an oasis of history from a thousand ago, from tea to ...
Activities Izumi Nature Park in Fall, Chiba Jessica A Paje Izumi Nature Park is one of the top ten locations in Chiba City to enjoy fall foliage viewing. Hues of red, gold and green ar...
Food Canal Cafe, Iidabashi Sarah Mathews If you are looking for a place to chill out one afternoon, then I can highly recommend Canal Cafe in Iidabashi, where you can...
Activities Kameoka Sagano Scenic Romance Train Bonson Lam Take an open air ride through the mountains west of Kyoto and take in the forested ravines and rapids
Culture Serigaya Park Serigaya Park (芹ヶ谷公園, Serigaya Kōen) is a park near Machida station popular for cherry blossom viewing.
Culture Rikugi-en Park, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Michael Kaplan Rikugi-en is one of the most beautiful traditional Japanese Gardens in Tokyo.
Culture A Stroll Through Sankei-En Garden Larry Knipfing Sankei-En Garden is a great place to bring special guests, who are always impressed by this very quiet, serene, setting of Ja...
