Kencho-ji Temple is the hallmark of Kamakura. Founded by a Chinese Zen master, the temple has survived fires and several…
Geoffrey SmithMay 3, 2016
Exploring the Five Lakes of Yamanashi is a chance to see some of the best sights Japan has to offer.…
Vicky TaylorMay 2, 2016
A quick and easy guide to ordering traditional udon at fast-food style restaurant chain, Hanamaru Udon.
Maia HallMay 2, 2016
Apologizing in Japanese is more than just "sumimasen". This article looks at how to say sorry in varied degrees of…
VoyaponMay 2, 2016
Explore Kairakuen garden, one of Japan's top three gardens famous for its ume or plum trees, then enjoy a boat…
Nguyen ThanhMay 2, 2016
Located in a rural area of Nikko is an amazing hostel run by a single person. A labor of love,…
Nina CataldoMay 2, 2016
On the island of Sakurajima is a rest stop that is home to a restaurant with some very interesting orange…
Hazel TaylorMay 2, 2016
Okusawa Jinja is a quiet shrine that embodies Shinto tranquility, nestled in a residential neighborhood in Tokyo.
Maia HallMay 1, 2016
Just a short walk from Kamakura Station, Daihatsu-owned café Copen Local Base serves a variety of coffees, smoothies, and healthy…
Matt De SousaMay 1, 2016
Seaside Momochi has much to offer on top of the waterfront experience. There's so much to see as its convenient…
Lauren LewisMay 1, 2016
With so much to do at the shopping arcade area in Nishijin, you'll easily find ways to entertain yourself.
Lauren LewisApril 30, 2016
Myohonji Temple is one of the oldest Nichiren Buddhist temples in Kamakura, and is only a short walk from JR…
Matt De SousaApril 30, 2016
Morioka is famous for three different types of noodles, reimen being one of them. It is a cold noodle soup…
Tuliyani MacLennanApril 30, 2016
The Rokugatsudo festival in Kagoshima turns the city into a brilliant display of color, both with the yukata of the…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 30, 2016
Midoriso Onsen stands out even among the many high-quality volcanic hot springs Kagoshima Prefecture has to offer visitors
Dagmara KoreckaApril 29, 2016
Discover the amazing Kegon Falls in historical Nikko. These 100m high waterfall are some of the most venerated in Japan,…
Freddie FootApril 29, 2016
Kamakura's Gionyama Hiking Course, just a short walk from JR Kamakura Station, is an easy and rewarding trek through nature…
Matt De SousaApril 29, 2016
Hotel Taikan is but one of many inns (ryokan) located in Tsunagi Onsen, a hot spring resort located in the…
Tuliyani MacLennanApril 28, 2016
Take a walk along the coast in Kamakura to visit Komyoji Temple: a large, stunning piece of history, where you…
Matt De SousaApril 28, 2016
Toshogu Shrine is a great cultural value. Dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, this shinto shrine pays respects to one of the…
Charles ToApril 28, 2016
Tokyo's only kosher certified restaurant, Chana's Place, opened to the public in 2015 in the Takanawa neighborhood in central Tokyo.
Zahro KariimaApril 28, 2016
Eating cold somen noodles at Tosenkyo Masunoya in Ibusuki, Kagoshima prefecture, is a great way to sample regional cuisine and…
Dagmara KoreckaApril 28, 2016
Wanko Soba is one of the three famous noodles of Morioka. It is an all-you-can-eat challenge that everyone should partake…
Tuliyani MacLennanApril 27, 2016
The Toyotama Shrine in Chiran, Kagoshima Prefecture, gives visitors a link to both Japan's mythological beginnings and its early history
Dagmara KoreckaApril 27, 2016
Looking to explore all the temples and shrines of Japan? Goshuin seals are great souvenirs to remember each place you…
Charles ToApril 27, 2016
Naritaya, a restaurant that serves halal as well as vegetarian ramen, is like an oasis in a desert for those…
Zahro KariimaApril 27, 2016
Looking for delicious organic vegan and vegetarian food or tasty locally-brewed craft beer? Check out Beach Muffin, just a short…
Matt De SousaApril 27, 2016
