Culture Yaotomi Shrine, Takeshima Island Michael Williams Whilst there's no shorage of shrines in Japan, the Yaotomi Shrine is somewhat more unique than others.
Transportation JR East Shin-Hanamaki Station Chris Barnes Shin-Hanamaki Station is located in central Iwate and is your gateway to exploring Hanamaki and its surrounds.
Culture Ashikaga Gakko Dario Di Napoli Embedded in a beautiful landscape near Ashikaga City the famous Ashikaga Gakko is located. It is well-known as the oldest un...
Culture Hiroshima's Sankeien Garden Paul Walsh Beautifully landscaped Japanese garden right next to Hiroshima Airport , well worth an hour of your time if you are in the area.
Nightlife Setagaya-ku in Tokyo Nicole Bauer Setagaya is full of surprises and hidden gems and a fantastic area to explore away from the crowds.
Culture Chōgaku-ji Temple Matthew Eynon Located on the Yamanobe Path at the foot of Mt. Ryūō-zan in Yanagimoto-cho, Tenri City is the Chōgaku-ji Temple, reportedly b...
Culture Toyohama Sea Bream Festival 2026 Chris Glenn It's like a Godzilla flick! Giant Sea Bream 18m long attacking & being chased by naked men! Before you call the army, this is...
Beauty & Spa Tsubo-yu Onsen Alena Eckelmann There are thousands of onsen in Japan but Tsubo-yu beats them all. Not only is it one of the oldest hot spring baths in the c...
