Activities Shonai, Yamagata Prefecture Marion Aubert All you need to know for a long weekend getaway, have great food and discover another hidden part of Japan.
Nightlife Hand Craft & Bottle Cafe YES。 Guillaume Doré With a moody and intimate atmosphere, this well hidden bar in Onomichi is worth a visit, if you are in town on the right day.
Culture Wandering in Iga Ueno Jeanne Austry Wandering in Iga-Ueno city, the home of ninjas : haiku, traditional crafts, castle and sake tasting !
Culture Ikedayama Park Sleiman Azizi Ikedayama Park is a beautiful Japanese garden about a 10-minute walk from Meguro Station. The park's landscaping includes a l...
Food An Immersive Look Into Akita’s Food Heritage Veronica Carnevale Let’s uncover the meaning and delicious flavors of Akita’s gastronomy, whether it’s pickled vegetables or fish, savory noodle...
Culture Chichibu Whisky Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The Chichibu Whisky Festival has been held every year since 2014, and it's hosted by a crew of whisky-loving volunteers wanti...
6 Activities Kumaso no Ana Cave Guillaume Doré Along the main road to Myoken onsen, you can find an interesting cave with painting inside
Planning Guide to New Years in Japan Tom Roseveare The New Year in Japan, or Oshogatsu, marks an exciting time to see the country in a new light, as Japan's most important holi...
Accommodation Kuhe Ryokan Alena Eckelmann Kuhe Ryokan in Yutagawa Onsen, a small hot spring village near Tsuruoka City in Yamagata Prefecture, is well-suited for a sta...
Culture Igayaki Ceramics Class Jeanne Austry Protected in the mountains, the traditional craft of the Iga pottery can still be experienced today. Discover more about trad...
