Culture Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo Joe Peters Showa Kinen Park was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. A pleasant place to stroll, ch...
Culture Kibi no Makibi Park Judith Mikami Kibi no Makibi park is dedicated to the father and founder of katakana characters. The park has been landscaped with lots of ...
Culture Hamamatsu Castle Katrina Webber Reconstructed Hamamatsu Castle serves as a tribute to the seventeen years Tokugawa Ieyasu spent in the area. The grounds are ...
Shopping Tokyo Pearl Kyle Hedlund Tokyo Pearl is a unique company specializing in pearls and diamonds.
Food French Bistro Terroir Yoshie Imasaki Terroir is one of the best French bistros in Matsuyama where you can enjoy both good food and wine.
Food Maizuru Toretore Seafood Markets Bonson Lam The connections between crabs and Japan go back a long way, to the time of myths and legends. Many people know about the halc...
Food Curry Shop Sakaiya, Sendai Justin Velgus Curry Shop Sakaiya (カレーショップ 酒井屋) is a curry restaurant located in the Sun Mall pedestrian mall in Sendai, Miyagi Pr...
Nightlife Sendai Oktoberfest 2026 Justin Velgus Sendai Oktoberfest is a German beer festival that comes to Sendai every year. Grab a drink and find your way to the beer hall...
Activities Hiking Mt. Hiwada, Saitama Todd Wojnowski Mt. Hiwada in Saitama is a beautiful place for a day hike. The forested mountain is notable for its two magnificent torii gat...
Culture Hiking to Enryaku-ji Temple Ryoji Aramaki Hike to Enryakuji is a great way to see a world heritage site for free.