6 Shopping Kitamura Camera in Shinjuku Peter Lin Kitamura Camera is an enthusiast camera store in Shinjuku with an excellent collection of vintage cameras and lenses laid out...
Activities 5 Places to Slow Down in Kamogawa Kim Bergström This guide covers five standout inns and cafes in Chiba's Kamogawa region, where you can slow down and experience local life ...
Beauty & Spa Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring Towns Veronica Carnevale Located in Kobe, Arima Onsen is an esteemed hot spring resort in Japan. Discover the unique charms of this prestigious hot sp...
7 Culture Tokyo’s Takamizu-Sanjofukuin Temple Steve Morton For anyone wanting to find somewhere a place to take a breath. Tokyo’s Takamizu-Sanjofukuin Temple could be the place to go
Activities Akan National Park: Hokkaido's Nature at its Best Geoff Day Akan National Park is truly a wonder in all seasons. In winter the lake shines as the water freezes over and the ice-covered ...
Food Cacao Cacophony Scott Brause Craft chocolate is popular worldwide, and the appreciation and love of cacao is reaching new heights in Japan. Here we focus ...
Culture Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival 2027 Kim Bergström The annual Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival encourages visitors to make the most out of the blooming season, and as well...
Culture Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2027 Sarah Koh Nakizumo Crying Baby Festival 2019 in Asakusa's Senso-ji, an unusual but popular festival among parents where babies, carried...
Fukuoka Day Trip: Itoshima's Genkai-Quasi National Park Liz Ong You’ve heard of Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu, and maybe even Yanagawa – but another of Fukuoka’s hidden gems is the Itoshima penin...
Activities Hokkaido's Notsuke Peninsula in Winter Kim Bergström Hokkaido's Notsuke Peninsula is an incredible spot to visit for nature lovers. The area has various plant and animal ecosyste...