Food The Donburi Guide Serena Ogawa All across the country there are staple donburi dishes and regional specialties. Its beauty is in its simplicity, a bowl of r...
Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self de...
Nihonmatsu: A Day of History and an Evening of Sake Paul McInnes Nihonmatsu may not yet be a household name but it has every right to be. Packed with cuisine, culture, traditions and history...
Accommodation Mt. Yoshino's Ryokan Kato Bryan Baier Ryokan Kato on Mt. Yoshino in Nar is a historic Japanese Inn that far exceeds the expectations one imagines when planning the...
Culture Visit Narita City's Historic Heart Elizabeth S Are you looking for historic Japan? Narita City’s retro Omotesando and ancient Shinshoji Temple are mere minutes from Narita ...
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Explore the best of Shimane—an underrated gem with highlights like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art. Enj...
Activities Cosmos Blossoms in Fujisawa Reynald Ventura A day walk along Koide River in Fujisawa City to see the fields of cosmos blossoms
Culture Azuma Odori Carolyn Rawson Japan's legendary entertainers annually showcase traditional performing arts at the Shinbashi Enbujo theater.
Culture Okutadamigo Information Center Rufus Starbuck Okutadamigo Information Center - a treasure trove of ideas for things to do while in the beautiful countryside of Uonuma
Activities Nishiyama Park and Red Pandas in Sabae Geoff Day Nishiyama Park is an expansive park where visitors can immerse themselves in an oasis of nature. Walking through the park its...
