Culture Lacquer Painting in Yamaguchi City Linda Cordes Visitors to Yamaguchi can experience the traditional art of ouchi-nuri by painting a pair of chopsticks with lacquer.
Activities Sky Promenade Observatory - Nagoya Todd Wojnowski Midland Square's Sky Promenade observatory offers stunning views of Nagoya from an open-air, beautiful observation deck acros...
Culture TOKYO Machine Exhibition 2021 Kim Bergström From September 18th until September 23rd, Ginza Tsutaya will host a solo exhibition of works from contemporary artist Satoru ...
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than ...
Transportation Kyushu Scenic Train Route Jaime Wong An introduction to the scenic Yoshimatsu Line: enjoy the best of Kyushu scenery from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
Activities Walking on Cloud, Sea, and Sky Arlene Bastion The beauty of the Kurushima Kaikyo, part of the world's longest suspension bridge Shimanami Kaido, makes for a wonderful walk.
Culture Kanazawa Castle Park Anna van Dyk Kanazawa Castle and Castle Gardens are a gem in the city's sights. Although the original buildings may no longer exist, their...
Culture Okochisanso Garden Joe Robinson Okochisanso garden is a pristine example of traditional Japanese horticulture, and you get a free walk through Arashiyama bam...
Culture Machiya Houses in Imai-Cho Alena Eckelmann White plastered walls, tiled roofs and dark-wood latticed windows, these were the trademarks of the merchant houses in wealth...
Culture Discovering Cinnamoroll in Shinagawa City Japan Travel Step into the whimsical realm of Shinagawa City, where the beloved Sanrio character ‘Cinnamoroll’ graces the skies with his a...