Accommodation HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya-Sakae Daniel Vesey HOTEL MYSTAYS Nagoya-Sakae is a hotel among busy streets, so you are never far away from the buzz of Nagoya.
Culture Tokugawa Garden and Art Museum Daniel Vesey Tokugawa Garden and Art Museum is a glimpse into the past beauty of Japan and a wonderful reflection of the present. The muse...
Shopping Tour of Manns Wines in Katsunuma Cathy Cawood Take a tour of Manns Wines in Katsunuma, Yamanashi. See their wine making process and enjoy a free tasting of their wines.
Iris Fields in Meiji Jingu Tomoko Kamishima Iris Fields in Meiji Jingu: In June, more than 2000 iris flowers are in bloom at the inner garden of Meiji Jingu (Shrine).
Culture The Castles of Nagoya Daniel Vesey When visiting Nagoya there are two castles that you need to check out. The obvious one is the majestic Nagoya Castle but Iwas...
Food The Great Wanko Soba Food Challenge Amber Mezbourian Wanko soba represents Iwate’s most famous (and possibly only) food challenge. The aim is to consume as many small bowls of no...
Food Jomon Roppongi Logan Williamson Jomon Roppongi is small yakitori restaurant serving up big flavor!
Food Goruya Ramen Tom Roseveare Goruya Ramen specialises in 'iekei', or house-style, ramen which is a style originally devised by Yokohama's Yoshimura-ya ram...
Culture Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum Peter Sidell In the resort town of Atami in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, the Sawada Seiko Memorial Museum is full of delightful paintings ...
Yokohama's Dragon Boat Races 2026 Sandra Isaka Yokohama's dragon boat races take place off of Yamashita Park every year in late May and early June.