Activities Children's Day Destinations in Adachi Ward Kim Bergström Children's Day is celebrated in Japan annually on May 5th, and the Adachi Ward local government office has recommended three ...
Culture Unique Ema in the Chubu Region Kim Bergström This guide explores a variety of unique ema (votive plaques used to write prayers and wishes on) which are found at shrines a...
Culture Akiruno City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Deep in the Tama region, Akurino City is home to a verdant nature. Some of its parks include Ajiro Benten-yama Park, Akirudai...
Culture Higashiyamato City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Higashiyamato City is headlined by the beautiful nature of Tama Lake. The city's temples and shrines also feature their own b...
Culture Hinode Town - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Hinode Town is features beautiful nature and plenty of history. Its temples and shrines include Hokotoji Temple, Hosen-in Tem...
Activities 5 Festive Season Activities in Tokyo Kim Bergström With the festive season almost upon us, readers may be wondering how Christmas is celebrated in Japan. Whilst not an official...
Culture Kita City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's Kita City Ward does a good job with its small handful of museums & galleries. These include the Asukayama Museum, the...
Activities 7 Spots for Plum Blossoms in Tokyo Kim Bergström Often overshadowed by cherry blossoms, plum blossoms tend to signal the start of spring's arrival and have a beauty and charm...
Activities Sakura Spots in Toyota City Kim Bergström Toyota City in Aichi Prefecture is perhaps best known for being the headquarters of the Toyota Motor Corporation, but it's al...
Food 5 Must-visit Spots for Tea Lovers in Tokyo Kim Bergström Tea lover? There are various places across Tokyo where you can connect with this much-loved beverage, from tea-themed hotels ...
Food Regional Ramen - Kanto Sleiman Azizi Featuring a huge variety of broths and noodles, the ramen from the Kanto region defies any category. Notable types include To...
Culture Taito City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Taito City Ward is Tokyo's smallest central ward but one of its most diverse, including world class museums & local galleries...
Activities 5 Hydrangea Spots in the Chubu Region Kim Bergström This guide covers five destinations to enjoy hydrangea season across the Chubu region of Japan.
Activities Discounts for Tourists in Kobe Fiona Yoshitake Find out how to obtain discounts for your trip to Kobe in 2017-18! Your guide to the Kobe "Welcome Coupon."
Onto a Bus and Off the Beaten Track Bryan Baier A guide to Japan's buses and getting out where the trains don't go
