Culture Kamakura’s Egara-tenjin Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Because Michizane was a plum lover, Egara-tenjin is adorned with plum blossom: the wooden gate, paper lanterns, a purificati...
Culture Akabane Baka Festival 2027 Kim Bergström Tokyo is home to its fair share of traditional festivals, but few embrace humor quite like the Akabane Baka Matsuri. Held ann...
Activities Sampling Sake in Saijo, Hiroshima Chantelle Silva Saijo, to the east of Hiroshima, is home to a cluster of sake breweries which include some of the region's oldest and the nat...
Culture Toki-no-mori Park on Sado Island Alena Eckelmann Toki-no-mori Park on Sado Island-Rare sight of the Japanese Crested Ibis
Food Maharaja Spice Anonymous A delicious and affordable all you can eat Indian restaurant in Saijo, Ehime. Over 15 varieties of naan and vegetarian options.
Transportation Enoden Line Gets First New Train in Two Decades Kim Bergström One of Kanagawa's most iconic railways has entered a new era, with the Enoshima Electric Railway officially introducing its f...
Food 6889 Café, Minami Machida [Closed] Selena Hoy Machida, Tokyo: This vegan restaurant is stylishly done up with lots of wood and plants, stained glass, and iron accents. A f...
Culture Sagami Giant Kite Festival 2027 Kim Bergström If you're visiting Japan during Golden Week, there are few sights as striking as a sky filled with handmade giant kites. In S...
Trip to Miyagi Island Roxanne L W Little adventure in Okinawa on a hidden beach in the Miyagi Island. We camped for the night and explored a bit around the area.
Culture The Museum of Imperial Collections Etsuko Yamada I believe the Imperial Palace is one of the most famous places in Japan. Yet, I wonder how many people know that the Imperial...
