Food Aji no Sapporo Onishi: Curry Ramen Tom Roseveare Unique bowl of Aomori soul food, perfectly suited to the winter months.
Activities Waterfalls of Tsuwano Denes Perlaky The waterfalls of Tsuwano are known for its high cliffs and crystal clear water. These scenic spots were often visited by dom...
Shopping Frog Street in Matsumoto Ignatius Koh Nawate Street is a frog-themed street south of Matsumoto Castle. Many shops, ranging from food to antiques, line the narrow s...
Culture Tanabata Festival in Fussa 2026 Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Every summer in the western suburbs of Tokyo, the Japanese Tanabata or Star Festival turns sleepy Fussa into a merry place fi...
Spring Festivals in Yamaguchi Robert Kodama Yamaguchi offers a host of spring celebrations and those visiting the prefecture will find plenty to do. Read on to find some...
7 Activities Autumn Colors at Ogawamachi Station Steve Morton For anyone traveling to rural Saitama, be sure to stop by Ogawamachi Station during the autumn season where you’ll see many p...
Activities Tokyo Weekend Trip: Otsuki, Yamanashi Geoff Day Green Tourism options in the Otsuki City area are not to be missed. Just an hour from Shinjuku Station by Central Express Lim...
Activities Cycling Nara Bonson Lam Part of the charm of visiting the ancient capital of Nara is to slow down to the pace of life here. When you put off the stre...
Transportation Kansai Airport to Shin Osaka Bonson Lam If money is not an issue, the fastest way from Kansai Airport to Shin Osaka is Japan Rail (JR)’s Haruka limited express. It t...
12 Culture Gokoku-jinja Shrine in Shizuoka Peter Sidell In the eastern part of Shizuoka city in central Japan, Gokoku-jinja is an impressive shinto shrine in a pleasant forest setting.
