13 Activities Nametsu Waterfall Justin Velgus Nametsu Waterfall (滑津大滝) in Shichikashuku Town is considered one of the top 10 waterfalls in Miyagi Prefecture. At the b...
Shopping Honesty Shops Sherilyn Siy Out in the countryside, honesty shops abound. These are small stalls, sometimes just a table, with local produce displayed. N...
Culture Anatomy of a Tatami Room Sherilyn Siy Have you ever been curious what's underneath that nice and fragrant tatami mat? Take a peek underneath ours when we updated o...
Culture Nishiarari Daishi Temple Sleiman Azizi Nishiarai Daishi temple becomes a buzz of energy at New Years. Traditional street stalls are lined up along the streets offer...
Culture Discover Japan's Scenic Train Journey with the Hokuriku Arch Pass Veronica Carnevale An economical way to explore destinations along the Hokuriku Shinkansen Line is the Hokuriku Arch Pass! This pass allows seve...
Culture Hidden Gems in Western Tokyo Piti Koshimura Activities around Western Tokyo: sake tasting, washi workshop, aizome, ninja experience, tea ceremony, temple lodging, raftin...
Culture Tokyo Mitsubishi UFJ Money Museum Kenny King Hin Choi Opposite to the Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, this money museum tells a lot about the history of money in Japan.
10 Food Pablo Mini Cheese Tarts Jeradyne Cheong Most delicious cheese tart in Japan now comes in miniature form! Head on down to Akihabara and get your Pablo Mini cheese tarts!
Culture Daruma Kuyo at Nishiarai Daishi Temple 2027 Gloria Ticconi Daruma Kuyo is a traditional event that has been held at the Nishiarai Daishi Temple since 1954.
Activities Cosmos at Akebonoyama Agricultural Park Kim Bergström Cosmos flowers are one sign of autumn in Japan, and they can be enjoyed in abundance at the Akebonoyama Agricultural Park in ...
