Food Peking Noodles Peter Sidell Next to Mishima's Sun to Moon shopping centre in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Peking Noodles is what it sounds like, a restau...
Cheese and Whey Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Cheese and Whey Festival in Nasu includes the chance for attendees to taste and compare cheeses from factories across the...
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji. Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a l...
Shopping Setagaya Boroichi: Dec Edition 2026 Sleiman Azizi Setagaya's Boroichi is Tokyo's oldest flea market. It is held over two days in January and again in December, and is a great ...
Hydrangea Path on Mt. Asuwa Takako Sakamoto Take a stroll on the Hydrangea Path of Mt. Asuwa in Fukui City and appreciate the beautiful flowers during rainy season!
Food Takonotetsu Pizza Ball House Umeda Bonson Lam Make your own takoyaki in the back streets of Osaka. Like some pizzerias, it has some of the more unusual toppings on the mar...
Culture Takaharu: Where Legends, Culture, and Nature Coexist Veronica Carnevale Located in southwestern Miyazaki Prefecture, Takaharu is a charming town home to captivating nature, rich cultural heritage, ...
Culture Anamori Inari Shrine Lantern Festival 2026 Elizabeth S In late August, gather with the Kamata locals to light a candle and make a wish on one of hundreds of handmade lanterns.
Planning Five Things To Know Before You Travel Serena Ogawa You've read plenty of lists of what you need to take with you to Japan, but what about what you don't need?
Area Yanaka Helen Qin Take a breather from the bustling crowds in Shibuya and Shinjuku to hop on the JR Line for Nippori Station. A short walk away...
