7 Culture Kamo Shrine in Imabari Anonymous Kamo Shrine stands in the valley of a little river that runs down to the Seto Inland Sea at Kikuma. Farm horses are raced her...
Culture Roujiya Cooking and Culture Class Bonson Lam Learn about Japanese culture and cuisine in this Japanese sushi making class at a merchants house near Nijo Castle in Kyoto
10 Culture Hakone Museum of Art, Garden Tomoko Kamishima The moss garden of the Hakone Museum of Art becomes a hidden paradise in mid-November. 130 kinds of moss cover the garden, sh...
9 Activities Mt. Misen on Miyajima island Nicole Bauer Holy Mount Misen on Miyajima can not only be explored on foot, but also more conveniently by ropeway to enjoy fresh forest ai...
Culture Kanda Myojin: Akihabara's Vermilion Shrine Todd Wojnowski The picturesque Kanda Myojin is immensely important in the Shinto religion, has a notable history, and hosts one of Tokyo's b...
Beauty & Spa Towns of the Kiso Valley Nakasendo Joe Peters See a few of the ancient towns along the Nakasendo. Enjoy visiting a few of the villages along the Nakasendo, trying the food...
Culture Kawagoe Matsuri 2026 Miyoko Kokubo Every year on the 3rd Saturday and Sunday of October it's time for the exciting Kawagoe Matsuri. It maintains a history of mo...
Food Ajisen Ramen Restaurant Yui Yamaguchi Premium pork ramen with tonkotsu (pork bone) stock and handmade noodles, Topped with thin tender slices of pork belly, cabbag...
Food Onigiri Nitaya JJ Walsh Conveniently located shop near Peace park offering a great selection of locally produced bento lunch boxes, rice balls & Japa...