FoodKyushushoppingSightseeing Kamitori: Kumamoto’s Northern Shopping Arcade and Cultural Hub The shopping arcade at Kamitori is the northern segment of Kumamoto’s sister arcades, complementing the southern Shimotori. Although it may…Liam DuffyApril 5, 2016
CultureKyushuSightseeing Bringing Good Fortune – Kamafuta Jinja Do you feel like bad luck has latched to your feet and it follows you anywhere you go and simply…Dagmara KoreckaApril 4, 2016
FoodKyushu Sudden Dumplings! Ikinari Dango: Kumamoto’s Local Rice Confectionary Though the food is typically light and healthy, there are many instances in traditional Japanese cuisine you will encounter a…Liam DuffyApril 4, 2016
activitiesCultureFoodKyushushoppingSightseeing Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade in Fukuoka – Shopping with a cultural background! The Kamikawabata Shopping Arcade, with over 100 shops and restaurants, was opened in 1971 and is about 400 metres long.Lauren LewisApril 4, 2016
activitiesCulture Dance, eat and dally at one of Japan’s festival, Matsuri! When people think about activities they could do in any of the cities within Japanese archipelago, a pretty clear and…Jose I. EspindolaApril 4, 2016
FoodKyushu Ramen Stadium – A Place For All Your Ramen Needs I did a lot of traveling around Japan and stumbled upon a great ramen restaurant in Fukuoka. No, its not just…Traveling TeeApril 3, 2016
CultureKyushuSightseeing Dejima – an In-land island in the heart of Nagasaki Explore the bizarre but fascinating Dejima Island in the heart of Nagasaki. Designed as way around the ban on foreign…Jo. HernándezApril 3, 2016
FoodKanto Penny Lane – The Beatles inspired cafe For fans of The Beatles, this bakery/cafe offers you a bite of British culture and delicious pastries.Hazel TaylorApril 3, 2016
FoodKyushu Even picky eaters will like Hakata Ramen A guide to eating Hakata ramen, a delicious and traditional Japanese dish everyone will love!Traveling TeeApril 3, 2016
activitiesCultureEventsKansaiPop Culture Kansai’s largest cosplay event, Osaka Cosplay Street Festival The Osaka Cosplay Street Festival is Kansai's largest cosplay event held annually at Nipponbashi in the middle of March.Luka JacksonApril 3, 2016
KyushuSightseeing Jotenji temple, an oasis of Zen in the heart of Hakata Jotenji temple in Fukuoka offers visitors a dose of peace and tranquility in the midst of one of the most…Lauren LewisApril 3, 2016
activitiesKansaiSightseeing Mount Shosha: A Hidden Gem of Himeji Hidden in Himeji is a mountain that holds beautiful temples and a wonderful hiking opportunity with a view well worth…Luka JacksonApril 3, 2016
CultureFoodshopping Everything about vending-machines Vending machines in Japan help make shopping for food and drinks much easier for the traveler who cannot speak Japanese.…Jose I. EspindolaApril 3, 2016
accommodationKyushu Relaxing hot spring onsen hotel in Kumamoto Kumamoto and its hot springs isn’t an easy topic to write about as I thought it would be, as there…Traveling TeeApril 2, 2016
activitiesCultureKyushuSightseeing Kushida Shrine, one of Fukuoka’s most famous sites Kushida Shrine is one of Fukuoka's most well-known historical sites and a place where visitors come to pray for long…Lauren LewisApril 2, 2016
activitiesCultureKyushuSightseeing Nagasaki, one amazing cherry blossom universe. For a cherry blossom (sakura) pink universe, Nakao Mountain and Nakao Castle Park in Nagayo City, Nagasaki, is where you…Jo. HernándezApril 2, 2016
activitiesKyushuSightseeing Hot springs and hot sand baths in summer? Hot springs and hot sands in hot summer? In Kagoshima, the answer is: Of course!Dagmara KoreckaApril 2, 2016
CultureFood Natto, an acquired but delicious taste Natto can be an acquired taste, but with the right approach and a few additions it can also be a…Alix SmithApril 2, 2016
Culture Dekotora, Japan’s Tuned Trucks Modifying trucks in Japan is a phenomenon called Dekotora, and it comes in various styles and movements.Jose I. EspindolaApril 2, 2016
activitiesCultureEventsKansaiSightseeing Nara’s Thousand Year Old Omizutori Festival For over 1000 years, the annual Omizutori (お水取り) festival has been held at the Nigatsu-dou temple in Nara. With such…Luka JacksonApril 2, 2016
KantoSightseeing Love in the air at Kuzuharaoka shrine, Kamakura Kuzuharaoka shrine in the old capital of Kamakura quickens the blood of visitors, both with tales of love and tales…Ethan CookmanApril 2, 2016
FoodKansai Horse Sashimi in Osaka, Delicious and Adventurous Sashimi is a well-known delicacy in Japan, but those looking for something more adventurous should try horse sashimi at Sex…Alix SmithApril 2, 2016
FoodKyushushopping Tsukushi mochi, a traditional and popular Japanese sweet Tsukushi mochi is a popular souvenir from Fukuoka that combines some of the best ingredients in Japanese sweets to create…Lauren LewisApril 1, 2016
FoodKyushu Be adventurous and try some Horse Sashimi A guide to buying and eating a lesser known, and maybe not immediately appealing Japanese dish - Horse meat sashimi.Traveling TeeApril 1, 2016
activitiesCultureSightseeingTohoku Lake Tazawa: explore the deepest lake in Japan Lake Tazawa offers many activities such as fishing, skiing, relaxing in hotsprings as well sightseeing spots like the Goza no…Ryann OverbayApril 1, 2016
activitiesKyushuSightseeing Kujukushima Sunset Cruise, Enamored with Ninety-Nine Islands in Nagasaki Take a cruise along Kujukushima's "ninety nine islands"and enjoy the sights on the sea and plucking shells for their pearls.Jo. HernándezApril 1, 2016
activitiesChubuSightseeing Kanazawa Castle – A testimony to history and determination Kanazawa Castle is as much a testament to the city's history as it is to the determination of the city…Brian KoldApril 1, 2016
activitiesFoodKanto Enjoying a dip at Hakone Yuryo Hot Springs Hakone is an amazing destination for a 2-day-trip away from Tokyo and while you are there why not enjoy a…Brian KoldApril 1, 2016