8 Nightlife Early Evening on Nagasaki Harbor Steve Morton Come and visit Nagasaki’s beautiful harbor which provides the perfect end to the day as you watch the sun set over the horizon.
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Snow at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine Peter Oxley A new blog created by Peter Oxley, photographer, writer, tour guide, and bon vivant. This introductory article highlights a r...
Culture INDEN-YA: An Over 400-year-old Crafts Business Veronica Carnevale Founded in 1582, INDEN-YA is one of the few remaining practitioners of traditional Japanese leatherworking and offers a range...
Transportation Regulations Ease on E-scooters During Test Period Caleb Cello E-scooter riders won't need helmets during the test period.
8 Culture Yokohama’s Harbor View Park Steve Morton No trip to Yokohama would be complete without visiting its harbor view park where you can catch some excellent views of the b...
Culture Tsuruoka's Zenpoji Arlene Bastion Zenpoji's plain wood structures beautifully highlight its complex carvings of flora and fauna. Its tradition of a dualistic f...
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware product...
Culture Chuo City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Chuo City Ward is home to temples and shrines that are not only large and impressive but tiny and full of character. Some of ...
Food Chocolate Ramen Sherilyn Siy For several years now around Valentine's Day, ramen chain Kourakuen has been offering its (in)famous chocolate ramen. This ra...
Culture Kyoto Fall of 2022 Rey Waters Any time of year is good to visit Kyoto, but Fall when the Japanese Maple Trees are in bloom is a special bonus.
