Culture The "White Rock" of Shiroishi City Justin Velgus The city name of Shiroishi City in Miyagi Prefecture literally translates to "White Rock". While it is to be expected that th...
Alternative Tourism in Minamisanriku Justin Velgus Minamisanriku. Miyagi Prefecture has taken a bold iniative to focus on less mainstream forms of tourism to attract both Japan...
Culture 8-day Adventure Tour in Amami-Oshima Tom Roseveare Embark on an epic 8-day adventure covering the best of Kagoshima’s Amami-Oshima region, one part of a wider region designated...
19 Culture Japan's Summer Flowers Elena Lisina The most celebrated summer flowers in Japan are the hydrangea or ajisai, lotus, rose and sunflower. Those flowers can be enjo...
Food The Regional Cuisine of Tohoku Sleiman Azizi The Tohoku region in Japan's north includes six prefectures - Akita, Aomori, Fukushima, Iwate, Miyagi and Yamagata. All are h...
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as cha...
8 Kayaking on Lake Motosu Cathy Cawood You can go Kayaking or enjoy other water sports on Lake Motosu, a volcanic lake at the foot of Mount Fuji.
12 Kamakura's Myoo-in Temple Steve Morton Heading to eastern Kamakura? Be sure to visit to the small but impressive Godaido Myoo-in Temple where you can relax whilst e...
Food Sennari Sushi in Nagasaki Sleiman Azizi Sennari Sushi is a traditional sushi bar close to Nagasaki Stationn Kyushu, western Japan. The lunch set is a great bargain f...
Transportation Compact and Convenient: The Rise of E-scooters in Japan Caleb Cello The e-scooter is considered a "micro-mobility device" vehicle that can travel at speeds of up to 20 km/h and can be ridden wh...
