Culture Kiyomizu at Dawn John Carter Nihon or Nippon translated literally means “the sun’s origin” though Land of the Rising Sun is a phrase that is commonly know...
Culture Sakado Yosakoi Festival 2026 Todd Wojnowski Sakado Yosakoi is a huge traditional dance festival held in Sakado City, Saitama every summer. Over 250,000 visitors watch mo...
Activities Kintaikyo Fireworks, Yamaguchi JJ Walsh Iwakuni's Famous Kintaikyo Bridge is a fantastic backdrop for an annual fireworks festival Matsuri.
Food Jyagaya Vegetable Dining Mandy Bartok Copious set lunches with a focus on fresh fruits and vegetables at Jyagaya in downtown Kumamoto
Culture Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Heaven Joan Lambert Bailey Koganei Koen is one of the best places in Tokyo for viewing cherry blossoms and experiencing the hanami action.
Food Maekawa Unagi Restaurant, Asakusa Kyle Hedlund 200-year-old Maekawa restaurant in Asakusa is sure to convince you of the merits of eating unagi (eel).
Area Nikko Tomoko Kamishima Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was ...
Culture The Hakurankan Justin Dart The relationship of Water, Culture, and History of Gujo can be best understood at the Hakurankan
Shopping Kuromon Market Place Hannah Sy Kuromon market has a lively atmosphere and diverse choices of things to buy that people say, “If you go to Kuromon Market, yo...
Culture Cosplay in Tokyo Hannah Morse It's a bird! It's a plane! It's your favorite character roaming around Tokyo Dome City!
