Activities Ginza Mitsukoshi Winter Illumination 2021-2022 Kim Bergström If you're doing some Christmas shopping at Mitsukoshi Ginza, be sure to head up to the Terrace Garden on the 9th floor. There...
Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Geoff Day Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the En...
Nightlife THOMAS GOLD at VIZEL 2022 Japan Travel Billboard Top 10 Artist THOMAS GOLD is coming to Japan. Celebrate your weekend at Shibuya's hot night spot VIZEL on April 9th!
Culture Chuo City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Chuo City Ward is home to temples and shrines that are not only large and impressive but tiny and full of character. Some of ...
Food Chocolate Ramen Sherilyn Siy For several years now around Valentine's Day, ramen chain Kourakuen has been offering its (in)famous chocolate ramen. This ra...
Beauty & Spa Takahatamachi Taiyokan Anna van Dyk If you thought train travel was a drag, think again! This onsen at the JR Takahata Station makes your railway journey a dream.
Culture Nanki Shirahama's Sandanbeki Cave Sandra Isaka Sandanbeki Cave is close to Wakayama's famous Shirahama Beach, at the bottom of a beautiful cliff-side view point. Visitors c...
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration Guide Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the ...
Culture Create Your Own Adventure in Uchiko, Ehime Prefecture Geoff Day After arriving in Matsuyama City by plane, car, or limited-express train, take a train heading southwest to Uchiko. Leaving t...
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Zuisenji Temple Peter Oxley Hidden away in the northeastern reaches of the city, Zuisenji boasts the only remaining garden from the Kamakura Period. Desi...