Activities Cherry Blossom Forecast 2022 Serena Ogawa Follow our 2022 forecast to find out where and when you can see the sakura.
Culture Three Days in Kyoto - Day 3 Elena Lisina On my final day in Kyoto, I enjoyed a peaceful morning by the Kamo River, before visiting Ryozen Kannon in Higashiyama, Matsu...
Activities Nagato Yumoto Onsen Illuminations 2027 Kim Bergström A special event running from late January until late February brings light and sound to Nagato Yumoto Onsen after dark, with ...
Activities Green Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström With forests covering 67% of Japan's overall land mass, you could say that the country's representative color is green. It's ...
Shopping The Soap of Sendai: Botchan Justin Velgus "Botchan" is the brand name of a non-additive, high quality soap born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. Recently, there are ...
18 Culture Shichi-Go-San Matsuri Elena Lisina Shiogama Shrine in Miyagi Prefecture is a beautiful place to visit any day, especially on special days like the children's da...
Food "BRING" Bakery in Togatta Onsen Justin Velgus "BRING" is a take-out only bakery located in Togatta Onsen, part of Zao Town in Miyagi Prefecture. In addition to its delicio...
Food CRAFT SAKE WEEK 2026 Veronica Carnevale CRAFT SAKE WEEK is the world’s largest sake culture event!
25 Culture Tokyo's Fabulous Gardens Elena Lisina A look at some of the most famous Japanese gardens in Tokyo. Gardens are favourite places for leisure and enjoying the seasons.
Food HATAGO Sake Bar and Izakaya Justin Velgus Hatago is a sake bar in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture looking down on Jozenji-dori Avenue. It serves a rotating menu of around 50...
