8 Culture Kamakura Camera - Meigetsu-in Peter Oxley Nestled in the hills of Kita Kamakura, there's much to see and enjoy at Meigetsu-in: a sand garden, the moon window, caves, a...
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Joichiji Temple Peter Oxley Tucked away in the hills of Kita Kamakura lies Joichiji, the Temple of Pure Wisdom. Three buddhas of past, present, and futur...
Culture Unique Ema Across Tokyo Kim Bergström Visit a temple or shrine in Japan, and you'll typically see a bunch of ema – wooden plaques which are used to write prayers o...
Kanna Kakigori Kim Bergström Kanna Kakigori is located in a quiet residential area by Tokyo's Setagaya Park, and they serve up a variety of kakigori flavo...
Culture Yokota Air Base Friendship Festival 2026 Kim Bergström The Yokota Friendship Festival is an annual event that celebrates U.S.-Japan relations and strengthens ties with the local co...
Culture Sagamihara Kita Park Kim Bergström Japan is home to an array of fantastic urban parks, and a pleasant one to visit in Kanagawa Prefecture is Sagamihara Kita Par...
10 Culture Kamakura Camera - Kenchoji Temple Peter Oxley Throughout the centuries, Kenchoji has witnessed its fair share of death, rebirth and reconstruction.
Culture Saitama's Six Nikko Kaido Post Towns Elizabeth S The Nikko Kaido, an ancient highway from Nihonbashi Bridge to the historic Nikko world heritage site retains some atmosphere ...
Culture Fishing Your Way to University Japan Travel Satoshi comes from a poor family and is destined to become a manual laborer like his Dad. He wants to escape the cycle of pov...
Food Travel Japan with Pickles Sherilyn Siy The various regions of Japan boast of pickles that are unique to the local climate. There are as many types of pickles as the...
