13 Cafe Independants, Kyoto Charlotte Griffiths Rustic-chic Cafe Independants in central Kyoto has charm, tasty food and a great location.
Culture Green Bamboo Lantern Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Every summer, Takahata Town in Yamagata Prefecture hosts the Green Bamboo Lantern Festival, a long-running local event that b...
Culture The Shape of the Sword Kenji Chida A quick look at the history of the shape of the Japanese sword
Culture Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Takane Shoji Some interesting trivia, as well as a historical narrative of one of Japan's most celebrated shrines - Meiji Jingu, or Meiji ...
10 Autumn at Mt. Daisen's Beech Forest Masayoshi Hirose When autumn foliage is at the peak of its beauty, the observation decks of Mt. Daisen are fully packed, which is a great test...
Activities Earth Day Tokyo 2027 Rashaad Jorden The Earth Day Festival is a wonderful setting to experience a green vibe in Tokyo
Culture Miyazu Catholic Church Robert Van Egghen Miyazu Catholic Church is the oldest church in Japan, with a fascinating clash of Japanese and Western styles and culture
10 Culture Nakatsu Castle Shehzad Lokhandwalla Many Japanese cities are symbolized by their castles. Whilst some are really popular, others are not very well known. Nakatsu...
