Culture A Monument to Minamoto no Yoritomo Elena Lisina The equestrian statue at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is dedicated to Minamoto no Yoritomo. Commemorating his hunt in 1193, th...
Activities Fuji Rock Festival - 2019 Jerome Lee Fuji Rock Festival 2019 took place at Naeba Ski Resort, from 26th to 28th July 2019.
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from...
Explore Niigata Using the JR EAST PASS Japan Travel The Northward Golden Route spans across Saitama, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. From terraced rice fields to the Sea of Japa...
8 Activities Honai Park Kim Bergström Honai Park in Sanjo, Niigata, has a free greenhouse packed full of tropical plants including hibiscus, coffee, mango and pine...
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Ja...
Culture Shichi-Fuku-Jin Sculptures in Ito Elena Lisina The names and description of the Shichi-Fuku-Jin or the Seven Gods of Good Luck that are popular in Japan, particularly befor...
Activities The Tale of the Tanuki at Mt. Fuji Panoramic Ropeway Rachelle Joy Potente Riding the ropeway brings you to a beautiful area where you can enjoy views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi. Find out about th...
Area Inuyama Ahammad Reyad Inuyama is a city in central Japan, known for the 16th-century Inuyama Castle. Nearby Urakuen is a peaceful garden with the c...