10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kenchoji Temple Peter Oxley Throughout the centuries, Kenchoji has witnessed its fair share of death, rebirth and reconstruction.
Accommodation 5 Accommodation Spots with a Fuji View Kim Bergström If you're planning to visit Japan in the future and want a standout view from your accommodation, why not consider somewhere ...
Culture Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns Elizabeth S The Nikko Kaido, an ancient highway from Nihonbashi Bridge to the historic Nikko world heritage site retains some atmosphere ...
Activities Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The annual Uonuma Moss Phlox Festival takes place at Uonuma's Negoya Flower, Greenery, and Snow Village, and showcases around...
Culture Fishing Your Way to University Japan Travel Satoshi comes from a poor family and is destined to become a manual laborer like his Dad. He wants to escape the cycle of pov...
Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Japan Travel On yet another tiring temple visit with his mom, Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences ...
Culture Kutani Chawan Festival 2026 Kim Bergström In Nomi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, an annual Kutani Chawan (tea bowl) festival takes place for three days during Golden Week.
Culture Rakugo and Co. Sleiman Azizi Japan's theatrical arts aren't limited to noh, kyogen, kabuki or bunraku. Smaller traditions still exist with the most famous...
Activities 5 Destinations for Monet Fans in Japan Kim Bergström Claude Monet (1840-1926) was a founder of the impressionist painting movement, and was influenced strongly by Japanese art in...
Food Travel Japan with Pickles Sherilyn Siy The various regions of Japan boast of pickles that are unique to the local climate. There are as many types of pickles as the...
