10 Nightlife Santosa Garden Peter Sidell Close to Shinjuku Park in Tokyo, Santosa Garden is an Indian restaurant that serves not only curry, but also live music and d...
Culture Yanai Goldfish Lantern Festival 2026 Kim Bergström An annual festival takes place in August to celebrate Yanai's traditional goldfish lanterns, with a large number of them deco...
10 Culture Random Views in Numazu City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Mount Fuji, warm and friendly locals, a nice beach, and mountain views: what more could you ask for? Explore one part of Numa...
Culture Japanese Archery Demonstration Tristan Scholze Master kyudo, or Japanese archery, practitioners at Kokura Castle in Kitakyushu.
Culture Ibaraki Flower Park Kim Bergström Ibaraki Flower Park was opened in 1985, and spans an area of around 30 hectares. The park is home to a wide array of differen...
Culture Road Trippin' Japan (Part Four) Wanda Bodnar Description of some points of etiquette as well as topswe learnt on our recent campervan trip through Japan.
Food Jinenjo-an Tom Roseveare Specialising in soba and grilled skewers, Jinenjoan opened in Yokohama's Aobadai area in Feb 2018 promising to liven up the t...
Accommodation Hotel SOWAKA Japan Travel Enjoy a luxury getaway at Hotel SOWAKA, tucked away in Kyoto's Gion district just moments away from Yasaka Shrine.
Activities NICE Project for Tohoku Survivors Neal Dang Volunteer to support children living in the disaster area of the Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami.