Activities Lake Suwa, Fireworks, Onsens in 4K Geoff Day Lake Suwa is the heart of Suwa and largest lake in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
Food Cafe Patisserie Ar. in Fukushima Sarah Chaney Visit a delicious pastry shop in the main part of Aizuwakamatsu City as a break from sightseeing.
Goshuin: The Perfect Traditional Souvenir From Japanese Shrines and Temples Liz Ong Harajuku’s Meiji Jingu Shrine, Asakusa’s Senso-ji, and Kyoto’s Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine—-the...
Food Self-Guided Jiyuugaoka: A Savory and Sweet Tour Serena Ogawa Experience northern Jiyūgaoka on foot as this two-hour route takes you past sights, shops, and plenty of snacks!
Food Heianraku Anne Lauenroth Enjoy delicious Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian food at lovely Heianraku, a cozy restaurant in Takayama.
Culture A Daytrip in Aizu Sandro Bernardinello A daytrip to this less-known city to enjoy its slower pace. From a castle with a very important history to the award winning ...
Activities Tsuyama Castle Night Fantasia 2022 Kim The Tsuyama Castle Night Fantasia event includes projection mapping and illuminations with a cherry blossom theme.
Culture Hozanji Temple in Nara's Ikoma City Bryan Baier Hozanji Temple on the slopes of Mt. Ikoma in Nara is unsullied by heavy tourist traffic and fully of great contrast in terms ...
Onto a Bus and Off the Beaten Track Bryan Baier A guide to Japan's buses and getting out where the trains don't go
Activities Baseball at Meiji Jingu Stadium Jaclynn Seah My experience at a Tokyo Yakult Swallows baseball match at Meiji Jingu Stadium