Culture Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu) Takane Shoji Some interesting trivia, as well as a historical narrative of one of Japan's most celebrated shrines - Meiji Jingu, or Meiji ...
Activities Mazu Miao Temple, Yokohama Shinya Ota Ma Zhu Miao Temple is a place where you can feel the Chinese culture and tradition nurtured by this Chinese community. This i...
10 Autumn at Mt. Daisen's Beech Forest Masayoshi Hirose When autumn foliage is at the peak of its beauty, the observation decks of Mt. Daisen are fully packed, which is a great test...
Culture Dragon Boat Races in Yokohama Todd Wojnowski Yokohama's waterfront Yamashita Park is the site of an annual dragon boat race competition that is a lot of fun to watch.
Culture Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama Anonymous The Itami Juzo Museum in Matsuyama is a shrine to the man who made a series of brilliant films showing modern Japan to a larg...
Culture Wild Horses of Cape Shiriya Rebecca Daum Cape Shiriya is known for the wild horses that live there. You can pet horses, see breath-taking scenery, and enjoy a histor...
Food Isokairaku Robata Yaki in Imabari Anonymous Isokairaku Robata Yaki is a good place to enjoy fresh fish and sake close to Imabari station
Culture Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo 2027 Kim Bergström Each spring, Heian Shrine Sakura Otoyo offers visitors a chance to experience Kyoto's cherry blossoms after dark, combining s...
8 Beautiful Gorge of Mt. Daisen Masayoshi Hirose The secret of Mt. Daisen's natural water lies in the large beech forests. The mountain's abundant nature is the source of thi...
Culture Slug Festival 2026 Justin Dart A festival in rural Nakatsugawa dedicated to a monk and a mystery of nature on the anniversary of a death connected to forbid...
