9 Culture Hydrangeas at Senko-ji Mandy Bartok Senkoji Temple in Kurume welcomes visitors each June with thousands of hydrangea bushes.
10 Activities The Jagged Beauty of Genbikei Gorge Chris Barnes Genbikei Gorge is located just outside of Ichinoseki City in Iwate Prefecture. The gorge is shaped by the rapid flowing water...
Food Katsukura in the Temple District Bonson Lam This budget priced eatery offers easy to eat Japanese style crumbed pork and tempura like dishes in a simple natural setting ...
Food Okanoeisen Bakery in Ueno Alexandra Dorovici Okanoeisen is a sixth generation traditional Japanese bakery dedicated to creating the finest pastries from the best local in...
Activities Kichijo-ji Temple in Saijo Anonymous Kichijo-ji is No. 63 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. This temple is unique in having one of the Seven Lucky Gods as its ...
Area Yugawara Larry Knipfing Yugawara is a beautiful little coastal town at the western-most edge of Kanagawa that boasts of plush forests, colorful mount...
Shopping A New Collectible Souvenir for Japan Visitors in 2026 Kim Bergström To mark 100 years since the beginning of the Showa era, Japan's Ministry of Finance has announced a limited-edition commemora...
16 Ofuna Botanical Garden in Photos Jessica A Paje The Ofuna Botanical Garden is a local hidden gem. Formally known as the Kanagawa Prefectural Ofuna Botanical Garden Flower Ce...
Nightlife Kakoiya Sendai Justin Velgus Kakoiya is a restaurant steps away from Sendai station. It specializes in grilled items and sashimi, plus it boasts an extens...
