Culture Ghibli Museum The Ghibli Museum is Japan’s must-see spot for fans of the highly acclaimed films produced by Hayao Miyazaki. Opened in 2001,...
Activities Tottori Sand Dunes The Tottori Sand Dunes are the largest sand dunes in Japan and the most famous attraction in Tottori Prefecture. They extend ...
Activities Shikoku Karst Natural Park Bordering Kochi and Ehime prefectures, the Shikoku Karst Plateau is an impressive testament to nature’s diversity. This sceni...
Activities Shiratani Unsuikyo Shiratani Unsuikyo is a natural ravine forest located on Yakushima, in Kagoshima prefecture. Best known for being the inspira...
Culture Kabuki-za Theatre When you think of Japanese theater, you also think of kabuki: demonic-looking masks, elegant kimonos and drums. Often stories...
Activities Nintendo Museum The Nintendo Museum in Uji City, Kyoto, offers a rare chance to explore the full legacy of one of Japan’s most influential en...
Culture Sannai Maruyama Site The Sannai-Maruyama Site is a historically important archeological site and museum located in Aomori Prefecture. The ruins be...
Activities GALA Yuzawa Ski Resort Touted as the only snow resort in the world with a shinkansen station, GALA Yuzawa is one of the most accessible ski resorts ...
Topic Kyoto Temples with Corridors Japan's Heian Period (794-1185) was an age of aristocracy. Their refined taste found its way into the design of temple buildi...
Food Papa Yakisoba [Closed] Laura Welch A small shop that makes delicious yakisoba right in front of you. The 20-minute walk from Yamagata station will help whet you...
