Culture HiSui Tokyo Elizabeth Wormald HiSui is an authentic way to learn traditional Japanese culture in the center of Tokyo. They offer lessons in swordsmanship, ...
Accommodation The Celestine Shiba Tokyo Elizabeth Wormald The Celestine Shiba Tokyo is a refined hotel created on historical Satsuma grounds. The Celestine is the ultimate inner city ...
Culture The Solace of Unnojuku Scott Brause An old post town in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Unnojuku offers a fine collection of antique Edo and Meiji-era residential str...
Activities A Solitary Cherry Tree Reynald Ventura This is a 2-minute 53-second film about a solitary cherry tree in full bloom. Children climb up and down the tree.
Culture Nozaki, the Abandoned Island Denes Perlaky Nozaki Island is part of Ojika town (Nagasaki Prefecture), which consists of 17 islands, with the main island bearing the nam...
Culture Heron Dance 2026 Denes Perlaky The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white...
Culture Walking the Tokaido Trail Lisa Wallin Explore Tokyo's history through a walk on the Tokaido Trail in Shinagawa, the route's first post town.
Food Jinenjo-an Tom Roseveare Specialising in soba and grilled skewers, Jinenjoan opened in Yokohama's Aobadai area in Feb 2018 promising to liven up the t...
Food Matsurokuya Restaurant Tania Wee Enjoy delicious Wagyu beef without breaking the bank in the middle of Roppongi, Tokyo.
Accommodation Top 5 Hotels and Views Across the Setouchi Geoff Day The Setouchi region of Japan is home to some of Japan's top luxurious resorts. The seaside and islands are so conveniently al...
