Activities Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden Hatsuhinode 2027 Kim Bergström Japan has a number of unique ways to celebrate the new year, and one of them is hatsuhinode, or watching the first sunrise. T...
Culture Fudo Myo Elena Lisina Fudo Myo, one of the good deities driving away evil spirits, symbolizes fortitude. Despite his formidable appearance, Fudo My...
Food The Main Ingredients in Japan Elena Lisina Many ingredients used in Japanese cuisine have become popular all over the world, but not everyone knows what they are and ho...
Activities Pandemic Escape - Glamping at Mother Farm Kotaro Toda Mother Farm, located in the south of Chiba's Boso Peninsula, just over an hour from Tokyo, offers a wide range of glamping fa...
Food Michi no Eki Izu-tsukigase Sherilyn Siy Michi no eki Izu-tsukigase's main building boasts of a seating area that is naturally well lit by floor-to-ceiling glass wind...
Culture More Unique Museums in Japan Elena Lisina A selection of museums dealing with unique themes in Japan. The museums are located across different parts of Japan.
Culture Matto Furusato-kan in Ishikawa Peter Sidell In Matto, a suburb of Kanazawa in Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Furusato-kan is a beautifully restored historical residence, w...
19 Culture Greenery and Stonework of Nihonmatsu Castle Justin Velgus Nihonmatsu Castle, also known as Kasumiga-jo, is located in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The ruins and gardens have...
Activities Soleil Hill Nanohana Festival 2026-2027 Kim Bergström From mid December until late March, Yokosuka Soleil Hill hosts their annual nanohana festival. The nanohana plants here are c...
Food Q-Pot Café Kim Bergström Tokyo's Q-Pot Café is known for serving up some adorably presented sweets, and they typically have seasonal menus for special...
