Culture Exploring Himeji Castle Ben Humphreys The most visited castle in Japan, Himeji Castle, nicknamed the “White Heron” has been standing proudly on top of a hill calle...
Activities Chrysanthemum Exhibit at Sankeien 2026 Jessica A Paje Sankeien Garden is comprised of an inner and outer garden with scenery that changes every season. In Autumn, the Chrysanthemu...
Activities Mother Bokujo Farm Experience Kyle Hedlund Want to milk a cow? Cuddle rabbits and guinea pigs? Race squealing piglets? Mother Farm (aka Mother Bokujo) in Chiba is the p...
Food Starbucks Unveils Cream Puff-Inspired Spring Drinks Kim Bergström This year, Starbucks Coffee Japan is bringing something a little different to the spring drinks table: beverages inspired by ...
Activities Ebino Ikemeguri Nature Trail Tristan Scholze Hike through mountainside forests and around volcanic crater lakes in Kirishima-Kinkowan National Park.
Activities Minoh Cycle Tours Bryan Baier My experience of a spring day cycling tour with Minoh Cycle Tours in the mountains of Osaka's Minoh City.
Shopping Narita Yume Bokujo R A In 1887, the founder Akiba-san opened the first farm called Akiba Bokujo in Koto-ku, Tokyo. It was moved from there and then ...
Food Akita Dining in Sendai with Namahage Justin Velgus Akita favorites like kiritanpo fire-cooked rice served in a nabe stew and grilled hata hata fish can be enjoyed right alongsi...
Activities Traffic-Free Riverside Route JJ Walsh Run, walk or cycle this beautiful, city center route
Activities Ishizuchi Shrine (Head Shrine) Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in western Japan and this is the Shinto shrine established to worship the deity of the ...
