Culture TeamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces Japan Travel A new night forest museum where visitors can experience art in nature, teamLab: Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces, opened in Izu...
Culture Kanehama Coast Stephen DiTomasso Japan may be a gold mine for hidden historical gems and local secrets that your average tourist will not stumble upon, but Ka...
Condé Nast Names Their Top 2023 Travel Spots Kim Bergström Hot on the heels of Lonely Planet publishing their Best in Travel lists for the coming year, Condé Nast Traveler recently rel...
Activities NPCJ North Japan Sendai Open Justin Velgus NPCJ North Japan Sendai Open is one of a series of body building competitions. Open to native and foreign competitors, and an...
Activities Yokohama Garden Necklace Fair 2026 Rey Waters 33rd Yokohama Garden Necklace Fair, displaying over one million flowers for 74 days.
Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Kokeshi Kim Bergström Having traveled to many prefectures across Japan, there are certain souvenirs that I hold near and dear to my heart. These ar...
Culture Okazaki Digital Art Night Festival 2023 Kim Bergström The Okazaki Digital Art Night Festival takes place at Okazaki Castle and the surrounding park, and the four-day event will in...
10 Taizo-in Zen Garden, Kyoto Shozo Fujii The Taizo-in Zen Garden at Myoshin Temple in Kyoto are known for their beautiful Yin and Yang rock gardens as well as their s...
Culture Japan's First Casino Julian Kloby Gambling in Japan has been considered illegal since the passing of the Penal Code in 1907. This banned several forms of gambl...
Culture National Cat Day Sherilyn Siy Every February 22, cat lovers in Japan celebrate National Cat Day. This year, 2022, is particularly special because the year ...
