Culture All Japan Superhero Festival 2026 Elizabeth S On October 15th and 16th, superheroes and mascot characters from all over Japan meet at various locations in Chiba City. This...
One City, Two Worlds: A Virtual Journey to the Islands of Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo is home to some of the most beautiful tropical islands that Japan has to offer. Ride a boat for a few hours off the coa...
Activities The 11 Islands of Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Eleven inhabited islands make up the islands chains of Izu and Ogasawara, south of mainland Tokyo. Volcanic in origin, these ...
Culture Minato City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi The cosmopolitan culture of Minato City Ward extends to its parks and gardens. These include Happo-en Garden, the Institute f...
11 Activities Legendary Niko-buchi, a Hidden Gem Masayoshi Hirose The miraculously pure water of the "Niko-buchi" and its "Niyodo Blue" color soothed me. The best time to appreciate the brill...
12 Activities Beachcombing at Inage Seaside Park Manish Prabhune Inage Seaside Park is a fun place to enjoy beachcombing and shell collecting, or witness the summer fireworks.
7 Culture Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple Steve Morton Located next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation t...
Activities Unosu Dangai Tunnels Malcome Larcens Unosu Dagai (Cormorant's Nest Cliffs) is well known for its majestic vista. The view of sunrise over the Pacific is absolutel...
Culture 10 Free Things to do in Kamakura Isabelle Despert Okumura Kamakura, just an hour away from Tokyo, is one of the most visited cities in Japan. From beaches, shrines and temples, to hik...
Food It's All about Tofu at Tousuiro Anne Lauenroth It's all about tofu at Tousuiro restaurant in Kyoto, with branches in Gion and Kiyamachi, overlooking the Kamogawa.
