Culture Shoji-ji Temple in Oharano Kyoto Bonson Lam The history of Shoji-ji temple predates that of Kyoto itself. There are Hankyu Buses from Higashi Muko or JR Mukomachi to Min...
Culture Ominato Nebuta 2026 Shawn Swinger Celebrate summer with Ominato Nebuta, a unique Japanese festival; a procession of samurai and deity floats, literally in peop...
Nightlife A Stroll Through Kichijoji Andrew Ng Kichijoji, Tokyo's cool suburb, is easily accessible from central Tokyo. It's hugely popular for its boutiques, cafes and mas...
Activities Sendai Mediatheque Justin Velgus The Sendai Mediatheque is a public use facility including a library, art museum, visual and audio aid services, and event spa...
Activities Osaka Museum of Oriental Ceramics Bonson Lam Osaka, the original merchant city of Japan is a natural home for this museum. Founded in 1982, its original collection of Ata...
Food Taimeshi, an Ehime Delicacy Tomomi Shiba Ehime's traditional dish is taimeshi. Introducing two different types of local dish with the same name, and how they developed.
Food Gyoza Stadium, Ikebukuro Amanda Yungmann Delicious gyoza from Gyoza Stadium, located in Sunshine City, Ikebukuro. Over a hundred kinds of gyoza to enjoy in a fun indo...
Food Uni-sei: Fresh Seafood Restaurant Minami Tanaka Uni-Sei is famous for its fresh seafood. The taste of the fresh fish or shellfish taken from the sea in front of the restaura...
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...
