Activities 10 Autumn Leaf Spots Across Shikoku Kim Bergström The Shikoku region of Japan is known for its abundant nature, and there are some fantastic places to enjoy seasonal autumn co...
Activities 4 Days in Shiga and Fukui: Venturing North Tom Roseveare The success of the Hokuriku bullet train has helped put Kanazawa city on the map, halving what was previously a 5-hour journe...
Food Grand Burger in Kyoto Mandy Bartok Grand Burger in Kyoto serves up tasty burgers in a cozy shop just a few steps from the walls of the Imperial Palace.
Culture Hina Festival Opening Parade 2027 Mandy Bartok Yanagawa's Hina Festival Opening Parade brings the figurines of Girls' Day to life.
Nightlife Nambar 10 Sports and Games Lounge Bonson Lam Is Nambar the best bar or pub in Osaka? Well that depends on your tastes. If you are after a good family friendly spot, a pl...
Transportation JR Kansai Wide Area Pass Bonson Lam Sometimes we are so much in a hurry, that we forget to slow down and remember, reflect, breathe in and feel the bigger univer...
Miyagawacho Beer Garden 2026 Yuko Hagihara The Miyagawacho Beer Garden is a rare occasion where you can enjoy beer, daily specialities served by neighboring restaurants...
Activities Lake Ikeda Amanda Ho Lake Ikeda is a caldera lake formed from volcanic activity 6400 years ago. Legend has it that a monster named Isshii inhibits...
Culture Michinoku Folklore Village Malcome Larcens Michinoku Folkloric Village in Kitakami, a historic village at the boundary between the Date Clan and the Nambu Clan
