Tokyo One of the World's Safest Pedestrian Cities Kim Bergström Recent research by Compare the Market saw Tokyo ranked among the safest places in the world for walking, with the city earnin...
Culture Kagura: Maruoka's Entertainment for the Gods LA Amsden If you have watched Demon Slayer and developed a taste for sword dances performed by masked men in fabulous outfits, then loo...
Fall Travel Trends From Airbnb Highlight Japan Kim Bergström This fall, global travel is being defined by Gen Z travelers looking for affordable luxury, vibrant seasonal scenery, and cul...
8 Culture Nakanoshima Museum of Art, Osaka Peter Lin Nakanoshima Museum of Art is a contemporary art museum located on Nakanoshima island in Osaka. It houses an extensive collec...
10 Accommodation Ryori Ryokan Tsurugata Peter Lin Ryokan Tsurugata is a traditional ryokan in the historic Bikan Quarter in Kurashiki. The inn has a long heritage since 1774 ...
Culture 7 Must-See Temples and Shrines in Tokyo H. Fern Tokyo isn’t just about skyscrapers and robot cafes — it’s also home to over a thousand temples and shrines that carry centuri...
Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Kim Bergström The Asian Games will return to Japan for the third time in 2026, this time in Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya City. Held every fo...
Culture Watching Noh in Tokyo H. Fern Interested in seeing Noh while in Tokyo? This guide covers where to go, how to get tickets, and what to expect at one of the ...
Activities 7 Must Visit Places in Fukui LA Amsden A guide to Fukui's essential destinations. A center of Zen, the dinosaur capital and now recognized as a gourmet center of Ja...
Activities Songs of Kuma River Boatsmen Bonson Lam If you ever listened in to nature? I mean really listen, to slow down and hear its heartbeat? To feel what the animals feel, ...
