Meeting The People of Hokkaido Leslie Taylor One of the great joys of travel, perhaps even greater than experiencing new sights or cuisine, is getting to know the people....
6 Activities Kumaso no Ana Cave Guillaume Doré Along the main road to Myoken onsen, you can find an interesting cave with painting inside
Activities Blue Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström This guide covers five blue destinations in Japan worth visiting, from shrines that incorporate blue pottery into their groun...
Culture Tokigawa Iris Garden Festival Lynda Hogan Each year in June iris flowers grow in the Tokigawa Iris Garden. It is not a particularly large iris garden, but it attracts ...
9 Food Sarasa Nishijin Shinobu Ishikawa An 80-year-old bathhouse is transformed into a cafe, whilst retaining its features reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki's Academy Aw...
Food Yairo Watermelon Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Wild about watermelon? The Yairo Watermelon Festival in Niigata offers all you can eat watermelon for the bargain price of 50...
9 Culture Getting to Know Kanda Shrine Gloria Ticconi Kanda Myojin is an historic Shinto shrine in the Kanda area. The Shrine has been restored many times. It was first built abou...
Food Vegan and Vegetarian Guide in Japan Joanna Ligon This guide is your companion to navigating the city the meat-free way—where to eat, shop, and explore without compromising yo...
Culture Zenpukuji Park Sleiman Azizi Zenpukuji Park in Suginami City features two ponds, play areas for the children, rental boats and the famous Osonoi Waterfall...
