17 Lion Dance Festival in Echizen Takako Sakamoto Lion Dance Festival in Echizen City: Traditional wooden lion and its bearers visit each house and dance wildly inside and out!
Culture Three Men of Kochi Arlene Bastion Brief background to statues of local heroes Ryoma, Nakaoka, and Nanpeita, at JR Kochi, a contemporary design station.
Activities TeamLab Kairakuen Light Festival 2022 Kim Bergström The TeamLab Kairakuen Light Festival will run throughout February and March, and intends to enhance the immense natural beaut...
Transportation Kyushu Travel Lisa Wallin Kyushu’s one of the best-connected travel hubs in Japan and makes traveling here easy.
Activities Akune Oshima Christopher Lawson Akune Oshima is a sandy, emerald-green island jewel off the coast of Kagoshima. Perfect for for marine activities, deer spott...
Food Of Tea Cakes, Financiers and Old Friends Scott Brause Patisserie Bebe Nature offers a complete selection of the finest European desserts and confections, and a novel way to create...
Activities Toyooka’s Next Best Culinary Experience? A Forest Restaurant Alexandra Hongo A new fantastic outdoor experience was introduced in Toyooka, the city of storks. The experience was inspired by the locals' ...
Activities BIOTOPIA Me-byo Valley in Odawara Sandra Isaka Located on a hillside overlooking the Ashigara Plains, BIOTOPIA me-byo valley is a hidden treasure near Odawara. The complex,...
Culture Tokyo to Ishikawa Veronica Carnevale Journey with me through Tokyo and Ishikawa’s preserved charm, and immerse yourself in Japan’s rich traditions!
Planning Why Japanese People Wear Masks Serena Ogawa With the influenza season and allergy season upon us, it's a good idea to take precautions. But do face masks really help?
