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 A National Special Natural Monument in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's sole representative on the nation's Special Natural Monument listing is an 800-year old cherry tree stump. Though the...
Culture Akiruno City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Akiruno City is blessed with wonderful natural features but this city in western Tokyo also features the quirky Fukuzawa Chii...
Culture Higashikurume City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Higashikurume City has one lone museum space - the Higashikurume City Folk Museum Room, located on the 2nd floor of City Hall...
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 Suginami City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Much loved by locals with plenty of historical sites and water, the parks and gardens of Suginami City Ward include Otaguro G...
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...
Food Regional Cuisine - Nagasaki Sleiman Azizi Nagasaki prefecture is famous for its international cuisine influences. Local foods include champon noodles, Goto udon, Saseb...
Activities New Year's Resolutions, Japan-style Kim Bergström With a new year comes the feeling of a fresh start, and many people use this as an opportunity to set some goals or resolutio...
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...
Activities 5 Bucket-List Worthy Flower Festivals in Japan Kim Bergström Japan is blessed with some incredible natural beauty, and that is particularly the case with the diverse range of flora that ...
Culture Komae City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Komae City is a small residential area that is home to some interesting temples and shrines. These include Gyokusen-ji Temple...
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...
Culture Komae City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Basic but friendly is a good description of the natural spaces of Komae City. These spaces include Komaemizube Park, Maehara ...
Culture Kunitachi City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Kunitachi City is known for its efforts at nature preservation. Its natural spaces include places like Joyama Park, Kitadaich...
