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...
Culture Fukushima Prefectural Museum of Art Peter Sidell In Fukushima in northern Japan, the prefectural museum of art is home to a varied collection of interesting artworks, both lo...
Food Karakusa Dining Bar, Koriyama Peter Sidell Close to Koriyama station in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Karakusa is a cosy little dining bar with affordable meal...
Culture Regional Crafts - Shikoku Sleiman Azizi Japan's Shikoku island is home to four prefectures and many traditional crafts. Some include Ehime's Tobe-yaki ware, Kagawa s...
Culture Regional Crafts - Chugoku Sleiman Azizi The five prefectures of the Chugoku region feature many traditional crafts. These include Yumihama-gasuri textiles from Totto...
Food 5 Must-visit Spots for Tea Lovers in Tokyo Kim Bergström Tea lover? There are various places across Tokyo where you can connect with this much-loved beverage, from tea-themed hotels ...
Transportation Nagaoka Station Kim Bergström Nagaoka Station is one of the stops along the Joetsu Shinkansen line in Niigata Prefecture. The station has a range of amenit...
Culture Tottori Prefectural Museum Kim Bergström The Tottori Prefectural Museum gives visitors a glimpse into the region's history, culture, art, and more. There are over 300...
Culture Bizen Osafune Sword Museum’s Deadly Beauties Arlene Bastion The rather romantic allure of the swords at this museum comes from their design intended for slaying power, making them deadl...
Japan's Most Romantic Spots Serena Ogawa Is it time to pop the question? Are you celebrating an anniversary? Maybe a special date? Or you just want to daydream about ...
