Culture Otori Taisha Gary Luscombe Despite its position as one of the most important shrines in Osaka, Otori Taisha retains an air of mystery and peace. It's or...
Area Sagamihara Serena Kim Nestled in the northwestern part of Kanagawa Prefecture lies Sagamihara, a vibrant city with life and history. As the third m...
Accommodation Higashiyama Hot Spring Town Sarah Chaney Visit the hidden gem of Fukushima, located a short distance out of the main samurai city of Aizuwakamatsu. Accessible by shut...
Highlights of Saga Robert Kodama Saga Prefecture is a wonderful place, here you can find beautiful nature, relaxing hot springs and cultural sites deep with h...
Highlights of Yamaguchi Robert Kodama Yamaguchi Prefecture is a wonderful place in the south of Japan.
Culture Japanese Medieval Manufacturing 2021 Kim Bergström A special event at the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History looks into Japanese medieval manufacturing, with a specific fo...
Food HATAGO Sake Bar and Izakaya Justin Velgus Hatago is a sake bar in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture looking down on Jozenji-dori Avenue. It serves a rotating menu of around 50...
Activities Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival 2026-2027 Kim Bergström The Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival is held every year from December 20th until January 31st, when over 3 million white daffod...
Activities Shizuoka: Top 10 Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Shizuoka Prefecture rests on the eastern side of Japan’s main island. The prefecture is filled with mountainous nature in the...
Culture Local Character Festival in Susaki 2026 Kim Bergström The Local Character Festival in Susaki is a fun celebration of Japan's mascot culture, known as yuru-chara. The event is set ...
