11 Hanamiyama Park Radica Sooknarine Hanamiyama Park is park filled with an abundance of flowers--and not just cherry blossoms. Located a 15 minute walk from Fuku...
Culture Nagano - Togakushi Day Trip Vicky Amin Make a day trip escape off the beaten track to Togakushi in Nagano, where many of Japan's authentic customs are preserved.
Accommodation Hotel Housei in Yudanaka Peter Sidell In Yudanaka in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotel Housei is a welcoming traditional onsen hotel. It's the perfect place to be b...
Food Uobei Sushi in Utsunomiya Stacy Kurokawa Even if you don`t like raw fish, or any kind of fish at all, you can find a snack on the menu at Uobei that will please.
Food Affordable Freshly Made Udon Sherilyn Siy High quality freshly made udon does not have to be expensive. At Marugame Seimen Kamaage Udon, a chain with over 800 branches...
15 Culture Shirayama-hime Shrine Mandy Bartok Visit the head of the Shirayama Shrines in Japan in Ishikawa Prefecture.
Culture Hachioji City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Hachioji City is not only the doorstep to the famous Mt. Takao but is also home to plenty of history and landmarks. These inc...
Hokuriku Shinkansen Extends to Tsuruga, Fukui Kim Bergström From March 16th, 2024, the Hokuriku Shinkansen will extend by six stops, expanding into Fukui Prefecture.
Culture 5 Uniquely Designed Museums in Japan Kim Bergström If you enjoy visiting museums, you likely stop by for what's inside. However, there are plenty of museums in Japan which are ...