Golden Route to West Japan: Hiroshima & Fukuoka Tom Roseveare The Golden Route describes a conventional way to see Japan for first-time visitors, taking in some of its established cities—...
Culture Jigoro Kano, Educator and Father of Judo Elizabeth S Abiko City, Chiba Prefecture is the site of the villa of Kano Jigoro, educator and father of modern judo. The tiny park overl...
Activities Mountain-top Temple and Gardens in Kochi City Japan Travel While downtown Kochi is full of shopping bargains and food delights, to really dig into Kochi’s history you need to hit the o...
Food The 47 Flavors of Calbee Amanda Ho Can the crunch of just one potato crisp, take you to the balmy shores of Uruma in Okinawa? Well Calbee, Japan's most well-kno...
Food Akita: Food Guide Farah Bassyouni Akita is a great place to sightsee and is known for its local dishes and cuisine that are bound to make your experience even ...
Culture Yokohama Asahi Jazz Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Yokohama Asahi Jazz Festival is a summer tradition in Asahi ward, and the event has been running for over 30 years.
Activities Exploring Towns on the Sea of Japan Jerome Lee Explore the towns along the Sea of Japan that cover Niigata, Yamagata and Akita prefectures
Culture Kiwa La Beach and PANARI Tiffany Aguilar Kiwa La Beach in Ube City is known as Japan's "Salt Flats of Uyuni." It is a popular photo spot for its mirror-like water sur...
6 Culture Simose Art Museum Peter Lin Simose Art Museum is a beautiful contemporary art museum located near Hiroshima in the town of Otake. The location on the Se...
Activities Tengu (Goblin) Highlands Chiara Terzuolo Hiking, karsts, starry skies and cool breezes make this highland retreat on the border between Kochi and Ehime prefectures a ...
