19 Activities Summer Japan Elena Lisina Summer in Japan may be hot & humid but it is also the best time to visit for its amazing festivals, fireworks and of course, ...
Activities Summer Garden Fest 2026 Kim Bergström During summer, the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens hosts their Summer Garden Fest, a seasonal event with a variety of different ac...
23 Culture Rice As National Treasure Elena Lisina Rice is an integral part of Japanese history, heritage and culture. Cultivated for centuries, rice is used for not only food ...
Culture The Uesugi Clan Elena Lisina The Uesugi Clan became famous for the motto "Justice". Places connected with the history of the clan include Kawanakajima, Ka...
Food Harry Potter Cafe Pop-ups in Tokyo and Nagoya Kim Bergström Muggles rejoice! To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the movie Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, two Harry Potter ...
Accommodation Forza Hotel, Kanazawa Peter Sidell In Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Forza Hotel is an elegant, comfortable but reasonably priced hotel, well located ...
Transportation Compact and Convenient: The Rise of E-scooters in Japan Caleb Cello The e-scooter is considered a "micro-mobility device" vehicle that can travel at speeds of up to 20 km/h and can be ridden wh...
Food Hiroshima: Food Guide Veronica Carnevale As you explore the prefecture’s natural beauty, historic temples, and urban museums and sculptures, why not also take your ta...
The Koma Segment of the Olympic Torch Relay Sherilyn Siy The Olympic Torch Relay served to announce the Olympic Games and spread a message of peace and friendship, solidarity and res...
Culture Sayama Inariyama Prefectural Park Lynda Hogan Once an American military facility, the current day Inariyama Park leaves little indication of its former aviation history.
