26 Culture Collectible Dolls and Toys Elena Lisina Japan is a country where doll making has a long history and deep traditions. In Japan a doll is not just a toy, but a piece o...
Transportation Nikko Station Aline Laborde Nikko Station (日光駅), situated in Tochigi Prefecture, is a serene station surrounded by country style structures, vibrant s...
Activities Ehime Prefectural Science Museum L. MacLean The Ehime Prefectural Science Museum presents a world of exploration and fun for all ages in Niihama
Area Arita Georgina Young One of the things that Saga prefecture is best known for is its pottery, and one of the cities at the heart of Saga’s inspire...
Accommodation Kur and Hotel Suruga Peter Sidell On the outskirts of Shizuoka City, Kur and Hotel Suruga is a hotel and day spa, with bathrooms featuring a dizzying array of ...
Culture Niimi Fishing Contest 2025 Judith Mikami Every year Niimi City hosts it annual fishing contest plus an unusual type of fishing contest especially for kids, held on Ma...
Culture Tokyo Hotaru Festival 2013 Anonymous Fireflies light up the Sumida River at the Tokyo Hotaru Festival 2013
Nightlife Matsuri Tribe Peter Sidell Held at Tokyo's landmark Ageha nightclub, Matsuri Tribe is an all-day all-night trance music event with DJs and bands from ar...
