Culture Matsue Castle: A Reminder of the Past Judith Mikami Matsue is a traditional castle town, with one of only twelve original remaining castles nationwide as its foremost symbol.
Activities Osaka Expo Park Jeannie Gan The 260-hectare Expo Park is the original ground for the 1970 World Exposition in Osaka.
Culture Interactive Events by Kitchen Nippon Chikako Takahashi Discover the secrets of Japanese home cooking and other aspects of Japanese culture through various events offered by "Nippon...
Shopping All About: Yokohama Chinatown Shinya Ota Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in Japan and a must place to visit in Yokohama
Culture Miyajima Fireworks Festival 2026 JJ Walsh Hiroshima's most famous fireworks display. Amazing, colorful bursts shot from the water in front of the huge red tori gate in...
Beauty & Spa Scenic Kawaguchiko Andrew Checkley Of the five lakes cooling Mt. Fuji’s toes, Kawaguchiko is the most popular and most developed.
Shopping Dove Palace in Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima A yellow paper bag from (Toshima-ya confectionary) with a cute dove logo on the side and dove-shaped cookies inside is a typi...
Activities Gozaisho Ropeway Vs Gozaisho Hiking Trail Chris Glenn Natural scenic spot and hiking trail
Activities Ebino Ikemeguri Nature Trail Tristan Scholze Hike through mountainside forests and around volcanic crater lakes in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park.