Culture Nihonmatsu Castle Ruins & Gardens Sarah Chaney Nihonmatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture is a beautiful garden incorporated into castle ruins, with trails leading past pond...
Culture Road Trippin' Japan (Part Two) Wanda Bodnar Description of the Iwama to Kyoto leg of our recent trip campervan trip through Japan.
Culture Kokusekiji Sominsai in Oshuu 2025 Malcome Larcens A winter water purification ceremony, participants strip down to only a loin cloth. Next they face several challenges to show...
Culture Oni Fest on Mt. Yoshino 2025 Alena Eckelmann Embrace your demons on Yoshinoyama! The locals of this mountain welcome oni (demons) into their houses and inns ever since mo...
Activities Live Like the Locals in Nishi-Awa Bryan Baier Japan’s vast Nishi-Awa region is dominated by rugged mountains and untamed rivers. This wild corner of Shikoku’s Tokushima Pr...
Activities Christmas at Tokyo Disney Resort 2021 Ryo Hayashi Christmas has arrived at Tokyo Disney Resort, featuring new shows, beautiful decorations, as well as seasonal cuisine to help...
Food Kiyoka Okinawan Restaurant Michael Ying A short trip to Koenji, Tokyo for a delicious Okinawan experience at Kiyoka Okinawan Restaurant. Try their Sokki-Jiru.
Planning Tokyo's Nakano City Ward Sleiman Azizi Residential Nakano City is home to many local temples like Baishoin Temple, public spaces like acclaimed Tetsugakudo Park, th...
Culture Masters at Work Elena Lisina In many places in Japan there are unique opportunities to watch masters at work showcasing various skills. You'll also find c...
Food Naniwa Tomoare Tad Ichimiya Naniwa Tomoare is known for its duck ranch called Tsumura Honten. The Aigamo meat is tender and tasty, and was given a brand...
