Culture Matsumoto City Museum of Art Appreciation, representation, learning and communication are the four" "fundamental themes" "of the Matsumoto City Art Museum...
Shopping Kutchan Co-Op Chris Barnes Skip the ques and high prices in the Hirafu Village Seicomart and instead visit Co-Op Kutchan to stock up for your Niseko hol...
Culture Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama Todd Wojnowski Afuri Shrine on Mt. Oyama (Oyama Afuri Jinja) is a Shinto shrine set on beautiful Mt. Oyama with amazing scenic views, a deep...
Culture Iwate's Ryusendo Cave Jessee Lyman When you get to the little isolated town of Iwaizumi, you will never believe that it contains one of Japan’s Three Great Lime...
Shopping Hondori Shopping Ciara Long Hondori St. is a roofed arcade containing shops of every kind from cheap and cheerful to branded and expensive along with num...
Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro 2026 Rashaad Jorden The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
Nightlife Tanabu Festival 2026 Shawn Swinger Tanabu Festival is a centuries old celebration of the end of summer involving colorful lights, massive moving shrines, dancer...
Culture Negishi Forest Park, Yokohama Steve Morton ‘Negishi Shinrin Koen’ is more than 1800 square meters. Originally built as a racing track in 1867, it was home to the first ...
Accommodation Comfort Hotel Akita Justin Velgus Comfort Hotel Akita is a mid-range hotel that caters to Japanese and international visitors. Signs and explanations of everyt...
Culture Toei Kyoto Studio Park Shehzad Lokhandwalla The Kyoto studio park is a wonderland for film enthusiasts. Ever wondered how Japanese films are made? This is right place fo...
