Culture Penny Candy Store Museum Bonson Lam Take a friend from the baby boomer generation and reminisce at this labour of love.
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Sasuke Inari Peter Oxley An atmospheric temple dedicated to the fox, messenger of the gods, Sasuke Inari Jinja is nestled in the hills of the Hidden V...
Activities Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya Kim Bergström There are a number of great planetariums in the Tokyo area, and one of them is Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya. Located a short wal...
Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell Not far from Fukushima station in Japan's northern Tohoku region, Ogura-tei is a delightful restored Japanese residence datin...
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in ear...
Culture English Gardens in Japan Kim Bergström A number of gardens in Japan draw inspiration from English gardens in their design. This guide provides a brief introduction ...
Wonderful Nature Village Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Wonderful Nature Village is located in Akiruno, in the western part of Tokyo. They've been hosting an annual hydrangea festiv...
Shopping Unique Convenience Stores in Japan Kim Bergström There are three main convenience store chains across the country – Lawson, 7-11, and Family Mart – and they're typically quit...
Culture Beautiful Libraries in Japan Kim Bergström In our hectic, fast-paced world, libraries are still places of tranquility and relaxation for many. Many libraries across the...
Activities Things to Do During Japan's Rainy Season Kim Bergström Japan is one of many countries that experiences a rainy season, and this typically begins in the Tokyo area in early to mid J...
