14 Culture Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome Larry Knipfing Along with the Peace Memorial Museum itself, Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome has become a symbol of peace, visited by pilgrims f...
Accommodation Lunch at The Scapes, Hayama Tomoko Kamishima Lunch at The Scapes, Hayama: Enjoy really delicious vegetables, a nice tender steak and tasty deserts, a sophisticated atmos...
Culture Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum Kenny King Hin Choi Opposite to the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, this money museum tells a lot about the history of money in Japan.
Culture Aizu Festival in Fukushima 2026 Sarah Chaney Aizuwakamatsu City is well-known for its rich samurai heritage. Every year, a 3-day festival takes place around the castle an...
Culture Tsugaru Jamisen Sarah Endarastya Tsugaru Jamisen, its melancholic yet intense timbre will touch your soul
Culture Hidden Kamakura 3 Steve Morton Experience over a 100 years of history packed into this short but interesting hike as you explore Kamakura's peaceful and sec...
Culture Shibamata Taishakuten Temple Sam Hardwick Shibamata Taishakuten Temple is a beautiful monument in Tokyo, filled with atmosphere, authenticity and history. Private gard...
Planning Guide to Earthquakes in Japan Edward Yagisawa Learn how to prepare for Japan's worst natural disasters - earthquakes and typhoons - and what to do when you encounter one.
Culture A Wagashi Adventure in Matsue Lester Goh The city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture is famous for its wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet. If you are visiting Shimane...
