14 Culture Hoanji Buddhist Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historical castle town of Odawara close to Tokyo in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Hoanji is a Buddhist temple with a co...
Food Sobahouse Konjiki Hototogisu Ramen Tom Roseveare Konjiki Hototogisu is a Michelin-starred ramen shop in Tokyo's Shinjuku area, that's been operating since 2006 and moved from...
Shopping Style and Delight at Loft Selena Hoy When you think of cute, stylish, and well-designed household goods and zakka, or knick-knacks, Loft is the store that immedia...
Culture Nada no Kenka Matsuri - Day 1 José Manuel Zardain The first day of Nada no Kenka is one of preparation. Watching the blessing ceremony for the floats and the after event are v...
Culture Nada no Kenka 2026 José Manuel Zardain Nada no Kenka is a festival in Himeji celebrated every year on October 14 and 15. A dangerous, but very colourful and vibrant...
Activities Visiting Lake Towada in Aomori and Akita Mandy Bartok Lake Towada sits on the border of Aomori and Akita Prefectures and is one of Tohoku's most beautiful spots.
17 Activities Showa Memorial Park Nadiah Endarwy Showa Memorial Park is an ideal weekend spot for relaxing with family. Take a look at what you can enjoy there!
Transportation Tokyo Metro: Travel Like a Tokyoite Lisa Wallin With 9 metro lines, it's a breeze to get from A to B! There are subway stops at or near all major sightseeing spots in Tokyo....
Culture Bell Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto Elena Lisina The Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto used an old technique of oshie and is the only one studio-shop that still produces oshie dolls...
Culture Chichibu Night Festival 2026 Japan Travel The annual festival for Chichibu Shrine has a history of over 300 years.
