Culture Tokyo's Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty Sleiman Azizi Yokoyama Taikan Kyutaku Teien is the former home and studio of Yokoyama Taikan, a famous painter known for his creation of th...
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.
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 Toshima City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Gritty Toshima City Ward is home to not only shopping and entertainment but also some fascinating temple and shrines. These i...
Culture Kiyose City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Kiyose City in Tokyo's Tama region is home to many charming temples and shrines. Some of them include Chogenji Temple, Enpuku...
Planning What Opened While Borders Were Closed? Kim Bergström During Japan's pandemic-related border closures, a host of new attractions popped up. This guide covers 10 of them that trave...
Culture Ome City - Temples and Shrines Sleiman Azizi Ome City in the Tama region of western Tokyo is home to many historical and cultural temples and shrines. These include Narik...
Activities Spring Destinations and Events in Niigata Kim Bergström Niigata is often celebrated for its world-class winter sports, with heavy snowfall creating perfect conditions for skiing and...
Activities Galentine's Day Suggestions in Japan Kim Bergström Galentine's Day is a pseudo-holiday which came to prominence after a Parks and Recreation episode in 2010. This guide covers ...
Culture Higashikurume City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi A bedroom community, Higashikurume City lies just outside of central Tokyo. It boasts a splendid bamboo grove in Chikurin Par...
Culture Inagi City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Offering something for everybody, the parks of Inagi City feature plenty of space. These parks include Inagi Central Park, Ka...
Culture Fussa City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Fussa City is a small city but it surprises with some good natural spaces. These include Haragayato Donguri Park, Hotaru Park...
Culture Akishima City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Akishima City is known for its underground water reservoirs but the city's temples and shrines with their many cultural asset...
Culture Adachi City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Adachi City Ward is home to a number of both traditional and modern museums and galleries. These include the Adachi Historica...
Food Regional Cuisine - Nagasaki Sleiman Azizi Nagasaki prefecture is famous for its international cuisine influences. Local foods include champon noodles, Goto udon, Saseb...