Culture Ashikuraji Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Ashikuraji village, on the edge of the Tateyama caldera, is the site of the mid-level Oyama JInja. This beautiful shrine is s...
Activities A Weekend in Ishinomaki Justin Velgus Ishinomaki is a large coastal city located in Miyagi prefecture. It is often considered one of the most heavily damaged citi...
Shopping Get a Yukata and Feel like a Local Chikako Takahashi Where to buy your yukata in Tokyo and how to wear it.
Activities Hana No Yama Field Archery, Aihara Phoebus Torralba Hana No Yama Field Archery is an exciting activity that tasks you to trek around a mountain while shooting at designated targ...
Activities The Grand Hirafu Gondola Katou Phoenix Take a ride on the Grand Hirafu Gondola; no ski or board equipment necessary! Enjoy unobstructed views of Mt Yotei and the vi...
Shopping Rental Kimonos in Historic Kurashiki City Andrea Miyata Information on rental kimonos in Kurashiki city, Okayama prefecture. This is a great experience for first time visitors as we...
Food Sendai Lunch Passport Justin Velgus The Sendai Lunch Passport is a book sold at Sendai book stores for about 1000 yen. With it you can buy a reduced price (but n...
Accommodation Khaosan Kyoto Guesthouse Bonson Lam Meet students and visitors from Japan and six continents in this modern yet comfortable hostel in downtown Kyoto
Culture Hikawa Shrine Hikawa Shrine is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Ōmiya-ku, Saitama, Saitama Prefecture. Surrounding the shrine is a large park in...