Culture The Truth About Abenoseimei Scott Brause The soothsayer and diviner Abenoseimei fought many battles with the sorcerer Ashiya Doman, but little is known of their last ...
Culture The New Golden Route is Culture Serena Ogawa Join us as we head off the beaten path and discover the diverse tapestry of tradition necessary to truly understand the cultu...
Culture Ise Grand Shrine Gary Luscombe Dedicated to Amaterasu, Goddess of the Sun, Ise Jingu is the most sacred Shinto Shrine in Japan. Set within an ancient forest...
Yamaguchi Itinerary Mandy Bartok Yamaguchi Prefecture is a little-visited corner of Honshu which offers a host of sites. From the old samurai neighborhoods of...
Activities Top Attractions in Iwate Geoff Day Iwate Prefecture is the second largest prefecture in Japan home to historically significant destinations, rich natural landsc...
Culture Celebrating Christmas in Japan Joanna Ligon While not an official holiday in Japan, Christmas presents an opportunity to test out some different holiday traditions than ...
Culture Alternative Holidays in Japan Nicholas Lloyd Familiar with the National Holidays that take place in Japan? Discover the real festivals and holidays in Japan that are more...
Transportation Bullet Train Guide to East Japan Vicky Amin Plan your trip to eastern Japan's top destinations with East Japan Shinkansen lines.
Transportation Osaka to Narita by Train or Plane Bonson Lam With its renowned high speed rail network, it is easy to assume that the quickest way from Osaka to Narita Airport is by shin...
Culture Haruna Shrine, Gunma Peter Bungate Haruna Shrine in Gunma: An ancient power spot brimming with reverence and spirituality.
