Culture Otsu: Oddly Overshadowed Arlene Bastion Otsu has its own merits including Lake Biwa and shrines significant to Buddhist-Shinto origins. It need not be overshadowed a...
Culture A Guide to Sake in Niigata City Niaya Harper Niigata Prefecture is home to some 90 sake breweries and is famous for producing some of the country’s top quality sake. In N...
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Culture Discover Hakodate: A Vibrant Port City in Hokkaido Veronica Carnevale Discover Hakodate: fresh seafood, foreign-influenced architecture, and captivating nature. It's all waiting for you...
Accommodation Temple Camp in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Temple Camp or Temple Hotel, staying at Daitai-ji temple in Kumano, Wakayama, you can enjoy sauna and Zen near the famous Nac...
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Culture & Nature Trips Kim Bergström As Japan gears up to welcome an influx of visitors for the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN, the spotlight shines not only on t...
Food Five Authentic Pizza Spots in Shinagawa Tom Roseveare Explore five authentic pizzerias in Tokyo’s Shinagawa City. Grab a slice of pizza baked in a genuine pizza oven and enjoy the...
Culture Biwako Biennale 2026 Kim Bergström This autumn, the lakeside city of Omihachiman in Shiga Prefecture will once again transform into a living canvas as the BIWAK...
Planning BBC Features Naoshima on 2025 Travel List Kim Bergström The BBC's inaugural 25 best places to travel in 2025 list features a variety of stunning destinations across the globe, with ...
Food Bifteki Kawamura Tom Roseveare Kawamura is a multi-award winning steakhouse in Roppongi, Tokyo, that specialises in high-grade Kobe beef.