Activities Tochigi Science Museum, Utsunomiya Stacy Kurokawa Wander along paved paths; discover a wind park, water park, ride-on vehicle park, bird forest, water plant garden and play pa...
Shopping The Travels of Isabella Bird: I Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird arrived in Japan in 1878 and planned an ambitious journey from Tokyo to Hokkaido - the first western woman to t...
Culture Tokushima Castle and Hachisuka Clan Takako Sakamoto Tokushima Castle is a place that locals frequent on school field trips, to sketch scenery, or to practice Awa Dance. The cast...
Food Sasaya Iori Kyogashi Store Bonson Lam The names given to Wagashi are invariably connected with nature and the changing seasons.
Culture Japanese Overseas Migration Museum David Hallman A unique, free museum sandwiched between Yokohama shopping malls. Take a break from the mayhem to learn about the Japanese ex...
Culture Gokoku Shrine JJ Walsh Gokoku-jinja is a large shrine next to the Hiroshima castle often bustling with activity.
Culture The Legend of Sendai Shiro Justin Velgus Sendai Shiro was a real man living in the late Edo/early Meiji era in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Through a series of almost r...
Culture Ibaraki: Top 10 Things to Do Tom Roseveare Our top ten outlines the best sightseeing spots and things to do around Ibaraki prefecture, including nature discoveries and ...
Activities Kanjoji, a Local Shrine in Ota Valerie Kor A peaceful sanctuary hidden away from the main road. A quiet spot to learn about Japanese customs surrounding death.
Transportation Kagoshima to Okinawa Ferry Services Sarah Firth Want to see all Kagoshima has to offer? Then pull on those sea legs and head for the open ocean! A guide to reaching the far ...
