Izumo: Japan’s Hidden Heart of Tradition, Nature, and Spirituality Thomas Kruse As the plane makes its final approach to Izumo over Lake Shinji, sweeping views of misty, rolling mountains appear through th...
Shopping Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market [Closed] Armand Vaquer More commonly known as the Tsukiji Fish Market, this place supplies most of the seafood to the restaurants and markets in Tokyo.
Culture Tokorozawa Sakura Town Venture to Higashi-Tokorozawa for a new adventure that mixes culture and industry. The Tokorozawa Sakura Town is home to Japa...
Culture HANA Stage Production 2026 Kim Bergström A uniquely immersive piece of festival theater is heading to Kyushu for the first time this spring. Warabiza's non-verbal sta...
Food Blowfish at Zuboraya [Closed] Phillip Nelson Fugu, a deadly poisonous fish, is hugely popular in Japan. This restaurant in Domtombori specialises in this strange cuisine.
Transportation Japan Train & Bus Travel Guide (2026): Shinkansen, Tickets & Routes Veronica Carnevale Confused by Japan's train system? Master Shinkansen tickets, IC cards, and bus routes. Compare prices for Tokyo, Kyoto & Osak...
Food Wild Meechan This restaurant that opened in March 2019 focuses on all-you-can-drink options. Offering an all-you-can-drink option from 1,2...
Transportation Hakata Station JR Hakata Station is Fukuoka’s biggest and the busiest in Kyushu. First opened in 1889, the station provides access to all of...
Activities Big Fun Heiwajima This land of leisure is full of fun amusement facilities complete with a variety of restaurants. In addition to a natural hot...
Activities Mount Mitake Rising 929 meters above sea level on the western edge of Tokyo, Mount Mitake is one of the capital’s most accessible escapes ...