Culture Dagashi Shops Julian Kloby The term dagashi in Japanese refers to cheap sweets or candy, also known as “penny sweets,” and was originally created as a s...
Culture One Day in Kitakyushu Tristan Scholze Historic sites as well as sculpted and natural beauty prevail, day or night, in this city of around a million people.
Culture Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park Tarang Mathur The Hokudan Earthquake Memorial Park in Awaji-shima offers a great educational experience about earthquakes in Japan.
Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas in Niigata Kim Bergström Fan of Tokyo Bananas? Fan of Pokémon? Limited-edition Pokémon-themed Tokyo Bananas will go on sale at several train stations ...
10 Shikoku Pilgrimage: Temple No. 11 Yoshifumi Hara The first part of the steep mountain path "Henro-michi" starts from the No. 11 temple.
Culture Conquering Yamadera in Winter Brian Takahashi Yamadera is a location of a mountain temple. Climb to the top and view the entire valley below. Get detailed direction to the...
Culture Yamaguchi's Yuda Onsen & Rurikoji Sandra Isaka Travel to Yamaguchi's Yuda Onsen & Rurikoji Temple to see wonderful lesser-known sightseeing spots in the Setouchi area of Ja...
Activities 5 Flower Parks to Visit in Hokkaido Kim Bergström Often known predominantly for its snow, Hokkaido has plenty of colorful beauty to enjoy in the form of flowers, too! These fi...
Tour of Three Cities: Kiryu, Takasaki & Shibukawa Lisa Wallin Discover a whole new world just a short trip from Tokyo: traditional crafts, hidden shrines and plenty of good food. Gunma ha...
