Activities Yakushi-Ike Park Livvy Boote In Machida in the outskirts of Tokyo, Yakushi-Ike Park is a beautiful park next to the Machida squirrel garden, a lovely plac...
Shopping A Perfect Day in Shinjuku East Eriko Fukui A Tokyo girl's tips for exploring Shinjuku, home to anime heaven and hole in the wall izakaya eateries.
Activities Rairaikyo Gorge in Akiu Justin Velgus Rairaikyo Gorge is a magical 1km hiking trail along the Natori River in Akiu Onsen, near Sendai.
Planning Tokyo's Minato City Ward Sleiman Azizi One of the 23 wards making up Tokyo, Minato City features an impressive array of parks, shrines, galleries and landmarks to v...
Culture Living in Rural Japan Jamila Brown Many don't see any merit in living in the rural areas of Japan. Few speak English and the nightlife is thin. However, rural J...
Culture Kasuga Forest, Nara Arlene Bastion Its a rare experience walking through time in Kasuga Primeval Forest, with its immense variety of flora and fauna. A World He...
Activities Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
Culture From Osaka Exhibition 2023 Kim Bergström A special event at the Takashimaya Archives in Osaka will explore a variety of artworks with links to the city, while reflect...
Culture Hachinohe, Aomori: Japan’s Northern Frontier Ryan Noble Relax and recharge in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, for striking coastlines, warm hospitality, and exceptional seafood. Disco...
