Accommodation Takamatsuya Japanese Inn Teshima Bonson Lam Teshima, along with Naoshima and Inujima, are three of the more artistic islands on the Seto Inland Sea. This old style inn f...
8 Activities Fantasy World of Tajima Masayoshi Hirose Photo story introducing Takeda Castle, aka "Castle in the Sky", recently spotlighted in Japan's media and bustling with visit...
Food Mugs Cafe Anonymous Right in the middle of downtown, between the two main ferry ports. Located along the sea, Mugs Cafe is a great place to get t...
Accommodation PICA Fujiyama's Newest Campsite Joan Lambert Bailey An easy trip from Kawaguchiko Station, PICA Fujiyama's forest campsite is an easy and unique choice for those looking to roug...
Food Nico Nico Terrace Starbucks Lynda Hogan A Starbucks of note opened in Sayama City earlier in the year (2021). What makes this Starbucks special is that it is the onl...
Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas in Niigata Kim Bergström Fan of Tokyo Bananas? Fan of Pokémon? Limited-edition Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas will go on sale at several train stations ...
Planning Free Wi-Fi at Japan’s Convenience Stores and Cafes Veronica Carnevale Internet is an indispensable asset while traveling. Japan offers free Wi-Fi at a number of easily accessible locations, inclu...
Culture Kumagaya Fireworks Festival 2026 Sleiman Azizi Kumagaya City will be staging its annual Kumagaya Fireworks Festival on Saturday, 10th August 2019 along the banks of the Ara...
6 Culture 400 Year Old Sakura Sherilyn Siy At the Koma Shrine in Hidaka City, Saitama Prefecture, a weeping variety of cherry blossom about 25 meters tall and believed ...
7 Culture Streets of Arita Kim Bergström Arita, in Saga Prefecture, is a city with strong roots to the pottery industry. Wandering the streets is a great way to get a...
