6 Culture Along Nikko's Old Takino Kodo Lily The Takino Kodo is an old stone paved pathway in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, that leads to Takino Shrine. Lined with Japanese ...
Nara, Kyoto and Otsu Coline Giroud Let's discover Kansai gastronomy by travelling through Nara, Kyoto and Otsu.
Food Grinpia in Makinohara Samuel Richards In the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, Grinpia Makinohara is a green tea facility where you can enjoy tea pick...
Accommodation AWAUMI Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort Tom Roseveare AWAUMI Fuji Kawaguchiko Resort opened in July 2023, bringing a slice of glamping life to this flourishing tourism area, known...
9 Activities Cherry Blossoms of Kaizu Osaki Amanda Ho Kaizu Osaki is voted as one of Japan's top 100 cherry blossom spots, with almost 600 cherry blossom trees lining an incredibl...
Kishimoto Shokudo Sherilyn Siy For over 115 years, three generations of Nakahodo family members have been making Okinawa soba noodles the traditional way --...
Culture Fūrin, the Symbol of Japanese Summer Alessio Pompeo This article talks about the fascinating world of fūrin. Have you ever heard of them? They are lovely Japanese bells and symb...
Planning Mount Fuji to Charge Climbing Fees Kim Bergström In an effort to combat overcrowding and bullet climbing concerns, Yamanashi Prefecture officials have announced that a 2000 J...
Food La Collina Omi-Hachiman Eriko Fukui La Collina means hill in Italian, giving a clue to the architect’s intentions, with its hill like roof covered by a lush lawn...
Culture Azalea and Rhododendron Fair 2026 Kim Bergström Odakyu Hotel de Yama will be hosting their Azalea and Rhododendron Fair from late April to late May. Admission is free, so if...
