7 Culture Katori Jingu Shrine Lily Katori Jingu Shrine, located in Katori City, Chiba Prefecture is the premier shrine of the old province of Kazusa. This shrin...
Funabashi City Guide Elizabeth S Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, served by nine rail lines, is an easy day trip from Tokyo. Enjoy seaside clam digging, keep...
Culture Hondoji Temple Elizabeth S Hondoji, a Nichiren Buddhist temple is famed for its cherry blossoms, hydrangea grove, and autumn colors. Known as "the templ...
Activities Narita Transit Experiences Lisa Wallin Stuck at Narita Airport with nothing to do? Head out to explore the area nearby with the Narita Transit & Stay Program — the ...
Culture Ohara Hadaka 'Naked Man' Festival 2024 Celine Ong Ohara Hadaka Matsuri is an annual ‘Naked Man Festival’ that takes place in Isumi City, Chiba. Loincloth-clad men carry portab...
Food The Life Dining Bar Elizabeth S The Life dining bar and craft beer hall open all day, is right outside the south exit of Kashiwa Station and has a prime view...
Culture Matsudo City Guide Elizabeth S Matsudo City, just on the other side of the Edo River from Tokyo, is easy to access on the Joban local and express lines. Mat...
Culture Visit Narita City's Historic Heart Elizabeth S Are you looking for historic Japan? Narita City’s retro Omotesando and ancient Shinshoji Temple are mere minutes from Narita ...
Shikoda Dragon Dance Ritual 2024 Elizabeth S Saikoin, a usually quiet Shingon Buddhist temple in Kashiwa City is the site of a centuries-old tradition to bring rain to th...
Culture Noda Tsukumai 2024 Elizabeth S In July, Noda City and other towns on the Tone River celebrate summer with a centuries-old nighttime tradition Calle day Tsuk...
