Culture Fast Skytree Ticket for Tourists Tom Roseveare Tokyo Skytree has now begun selling a special 'Fast Skytree Ticket' for international visitors.
Food Ramen Kairikiya Sleiman Azizi Ramen Kairikiya is a chain ramen store with stores all over Japan, including in Yashio, close to Tokyo in Saitama prefecture....
Culture Heron Dance 2026 Denes Perlaky The Heron dance is a longstanding tradition in Tsuwano, protecting people from illnesses since about 400 years ago. The white...
Food Shizuoka Chagori 2026 Richard Sweet In Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, over sixty cafes and tea retailers have come together to create gourmet tea inspired...
Accommodation Rest & Relaxation in Nansatsu’s Traditional Inns & Temples Ryan Noble Soothe your senses in Nansatsu, where gentle landscapes, tatami-lined inns, and ancient temples create the perfect haven for ...
Culture Jojakko-ji Temple Julian Kloby Jojakko-ji temple can be found on the western outskirts of Kyoto city and within a short walk from the popular Arashiyama Bam...
Culture Top 5 Things to Do in Shiba Elizabeth Wormald A few must-see spots for exploring Shiba district Tokyo. Tourist highlights, a sake specialist and an underrated observatory!
Culture Akita's Miyoshi Shrine Anonymous The Miyoshi Shrine is a shinto shrine built in 673 AD that sees over 800,000 visitors a year. In mid January each year the Mi...
Shopping Dagashi-ya Junk Food, Shiogama City Akemi Miura Dagashi-ya are shops from the Showa period specializing in cheap snacks and toys. The one in Shiogama offers a few surprises.
Fukui Prefecture: A Gateway to the Prehistoric Past and the Present’s Charms Veronica Carnevale Located in central Japan along the country’s western coast, Fukui Prefecture is an off-the-beaten-path destination that offer...
