7 Culture Beppu Taikai Fireworks Festival Anonymous Summer in Japan is one of the most exciting times of the year. It is the season of fireworks and Yukata (Casual summer kimono...
14 Culture Shirakawa Park Todd Wojnowski Central Nagoya Park with museums, artwork, and beautiful landscaping
Culture Osu Kannon Temple Todd Wojnowski Osu Kannon is a large, famous Buddhist temple in Nagoya. With deep history and religious importance, it's a great place to vi...
Culture Asahi Brewery in Nagoya Noam Lhote Asahi Brewery facility in Nagoya, a free tour that you shouldn't miss if you want to learn more about one of the biggest Japa...
Activities Hidden Kamakura 4 Steve Morton For anyone who has done all three of Kamakura’s famous hikes then fear not because this amazing city has yet another interest...
10 Culture Yaizu-jinja Shrine Peter Sidell In Yaizu in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Yaizu-jinja is a peaceful, historical Shinto shrine.
Culture Setsubun at Kasuga Shrine Carolyn Rawson Enjoying the candlelit lanterns at Kasuga Taisha Shrine in Nara.
Culture Kyoto Cherry Blossom Illuminations Bonson Lam The Cherry Blossom season in Kyoto starts in late March, and from March 29 to April 14 you can experience its fleeting beauty...
Food Kawabata Zenzai Maren Pauli Eat red bean soup with mochi and pickled radish at Kawabata Zenzai in Fukuoka after a shopping tour through the arcade.
Food Les Rêves Salon de Thé Maren Pauli At Les Reves Salon de The you can enjoy afternoon tea and amazing pastries in a French theater atmosphere with views of Mount...
