Transportation Japan Airlines – Explorer Pass Japan Travel Japan Airlines (JAL) is offering budget friendly tourist fares for travel to over 30 cities across Japan through their ‘JAL J...
Activities Visiting Shinagawa: Tokyo Mega Illumination Elizabeth Wormald Tokyo Mega Illumination is a beautiful display of lights and technology. Take a de-light-ful journey through Tokyo's cultural...
Culture Mariko Peter Sidell On the outskirts of Shizuoka City in central Japan, the leafy Mariko district is home to relaxing Buddhist temples, an intere...
Culture Wagakki Bar: Ryu Guw Brad Stephens Wagakki Bar〜Ryu Guw〜 Enjoy glasses of alcohol while watching a live performance of traditional Japanese instruments!
Food Shin-Uguisu Tei in Ueno Park Sleiman Azizi A traditionally minded sweets cafe in Tokyo's Ueno Park, Shin-Uguisu Tei serves a traditional Japanese snack, the famous usui...
Food Momiji Tei by Lake Kawaguchi Sleiman Azizi Homemade hoto noodles at Momiji Tei, near Mount Fuji in central Japan's Yamanashi Prefecture. Rustic flavour, a hot spring fo...
9 Culture Ryuko-ji Temple in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In the middle of Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Ryuko-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple, home to some ...
Activities Oedo Kakki Parade 2026 Sherilyn Siy The very first Oedo Kakki Parade took place in 1972 to commemorate the completion of the National Highway. This year, a grand...
Culture Ninja Trick Mansion Sherilyn Siy The Ninja Trick Mansion is one of the attractions of the Togakushi Folk Museum, which is nestled in the forested mountains ac...
Food Gelato Yummy Kim Bergström If you enjoy icy treats, Gelato Yummy in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. They make fantastic gelato with a host of unique ingr...