Culture Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Perched on the top of Tateyama's Oyama Peak is Oyama Jinja, once a flourishing center of Shugendō, the mountain religion of J...
Culture Yamabushi Walking on Dewa Sanzan Alena Eckelmann Shugendo (literally the “way of testing and training”) is a mountain religion unique to Japan. Its practitioners are referred...
Culture A Day in Hakata, Fukuoka City Nicole Bauer It is definitely about atmosphere in Fukuoka City, about open-minded people full of energy, but the city has some great sight...
Accommodation Toyoko Inn Juso Bonson Lam Juso is working man’s Osaka. Close enough to the business district in Umeda, but far enough not to pay premium room rates on...
Nightlife Noge: Feel the Heat and Feel the Beat of Yokohama Yumi Imai The Noge district in Yokohama is a great drinking and jazz spot.
Activities Good Ol' Cycle around Kawaguchiko Jerome Lee Lake Kawaguchiko is one of the Fuji Five Lakes surrounding Mount Fuji in southern Yamanashi Prefecture. It is the most easily...
Accommodation Kaneyoshi Ryokan by Dotonbori Canal Bonson Lam Osaka is known as a city of canals and waterways. Why not enjoy stunning views of Dotonbori from this retro ryokan housed in ...
Activities All the Ways of Falling Bonson Lam Fall in love all over again this autumn and rediscover the ancient traditions of Momiji-gari, from woodblock prints to Kyoto ...
Culture Visiting Shukkei-en Garden Paul Walsh Shukkei-en Garden provides a pretty and serene escape from the bustle of the city. Most impressive during spring and autumn, ...
Culture Kurokawa Noh Performance Alena Eckelmann Kurokawa Noh: 500 years of tradition and excellence of Japan's traditional theatrical performance set in a small village in Y...
