KyushuShoppingSightseeingsponsored Don’t leave Kagoshima without it! – Travel tricks and tips for your adventures in Yakushima! Sponsored by AEON Yakushima boasts some of the best and most bizarrely unique nature in the whole of Japan. Surrounding…Hazel TaylorOctober 1, 2017
FoodKyushuShoppingsponsored Hita and Its Traditional Craft Work: Visit Geta and the Soy Sauce Factory If you are in Hita, you should visit two important factories in the city. Harajirozaemon is a miso and soy…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 23, 2017
KyushuShoppingSightseeingsponsored Hita, the Little Kyoto of Oita: Stroll Around the Castle Town After spending the night in a luxury ryokan and enjoying a dinner cruise special experience, I have discovered more about Hita…Estelle LoiseauSeptember 18, 2017
ChubuCultureShoppingsponsored Murakami Lacquerware – The Specialty Handicraft of Niigata Sponsored by Murakami City During my trip to Murakami city, I learned about the numerous “charm points” of this interesting…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 15, 2017
ChubuFoodShoppingsponsored Welcome to Salmon Town: Sample the Cuisine of Murakami Sponsored by Murakami City If you take a stroll around Murakami City, you are sure to see pictures of salmon…Alex EhrenreichSeptember 10, 2017
KantoShopping Vintage Kimono Shopping in Tokyo – A Harajuku Story If you have ever looked at a picture or painting of a Japanese person before the Meiji era they will…Crystal TaylorJune 7, 2017
CultureShopping Japanese Stationery: Functionality Meets Design There is something about Japan that often goes unnoticed, yet never fails to impress tourists that come from all corners…Virginia GonzálezMay 2, 2017
ChubuCultureFoodKantoShoppingsponsored A Sake Tour, to Discover the True Japanese Alcohol Sponsored by Cabinet Office, Government of Japan "The Cool Japan Public-Private Partnership Platform Project" How can nihonshu (commonly called sake)…AurélienFebruary 21, 2017
CultureKantoShopping Ozu Washi: Traditional Japanese Paper Store in Tokyo The traditional Japanese washi paper has been made in Japan for centuries. Discover with us the incredible stationery Ozu Washi,…EimiDecember 15, 2016
ActivitiesChugokuCultureFoodShoppingSightseeingsponsored Explore the local food, culture and deer in Miyajima Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Southwest of Hiroshima City lies Itsukushima, a sparsely-populated island home to many shrines, wild deer and…Matt De SousaDecember 6, 2016
ChugokuShoppingSightseeingsponsored Complete your Hiroshima Visit with Miyajima Sponsored by MIYAJIMA ROPEWAY Miyajima, an island off the coast of Hiroshima, has been an official holy mecca and sacred…Nina CataldoDecember 2, 2016
ActivitiesShoppingsponsored Why is A Truck Stop in Japan So Special? Japan is famous for being clean, having great customer service and amazing food. Knowing this, it should come as no…Matt De SousaAugust 20, 2016
CultureShoppingsponsored Bandai Samurai Gashapon – How to get it?! Looking how to buy Bandai's newest samurai Gashapon? Well look no farther! Step by step instructions to get it Osaka…Sim BouphathongJuly 29, 2016
CultureShoppingsponsored Samurai Figure by Bandai! – Check Samurai Figure Collection Five military commanders from Japan’s famed Sengoku jidai (Warring States period) have begun being sold! Notable figures such as Toyotomi…Sim BouphathongJuly 29, 2016
KyushuShopping Kagoshima Chuo Station: Just A Train Station? Kagoshima Chuo station holds a number of events and markets throughout the year. This time, in April, it was “life…Hazel TaylorJuly 16, 2016
FoodKyushuShopping Hiyoko cakes – a delicious symbol of Fukuoka Created in Fukuoka over 100 years ago, Hiyoko cakes with their sweet taste and cute baby bird shapes, are still…Lauren LewisJune 22, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKyushuShopping Shopping and Nightlife in Daimyo and Imaizumi, Fukuoka! Right next to Tenjin, the areas of Daimyo and Imaizumi in Fukuoka offer great shopping, restaurants and an exciting nightlife!Lauren LewisJune 4, 2016
ChubuShopping Fujinomiya’s three most interesting shops Fujinomiya is not known for its shopping, but hikers and visitors can find some hidden gems with only a little…Vicky TaylorMay 3, 2016
FoodShikokuShopping Kochi Sunday market, going strong for 300 years Misty clouds can't dampen the Kochi spirit at this weekly Sunday market, 300 years old and still going strong with…AmyMay 3, 2016
ActivitiesCultureFoodKyushuShoppingSightseeing A modern waterfront of Fukuoka – Seaside Momochi 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
ActivitiesFoodKyushuShopping A fun and bustling marketplace – Nishijin Shopping Arcade With so much to do at the shopping arcade area in Nishijin, you'll easily find ways to entertain yourself.Lauren LewisApril 30, 2016
KantoShopping Hakone-Yumoto – Home of Onsen and Evangelion Hakone-Yumoto is home to two things in particular: some of best onsen near Tokyo and its exclusive Evangelion store.Brian KoldApril 18, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKantoShoppingSightseeing Fresh fruit and vegetables: Kamakura Farmer’s Market Stocked full of this season’s freshest traditional Japanese fruits, vegetables and flowers, Kamakura’s Farmer’s Market is a feast for all…Hazel TaylorApril 14, 2016
AccommodationActivitiesFoodKyushuShoppingSightseeing Shopping at exciting Hakata Station!! Thanks to developments in 2011, the area in and surrounding Hakata Station has become a vibrant spot for shopping and…Lauren LewisApril 12, 2016
ChugokuShoppingSightseeing Kurashiki – How About a Walk by the Romantic Canal? The beautiful river-port town Kurashiki boasts of a romantic canal, traditional Japanese architecture, and a sublime shrine and a picturesque…Connor LawlessApril 12, 2016
FoodKyushuShopping Try Hakata’s best loved sweet – Torimon! A favourite sweet among locals and tourists alike, Hakata Torimon combines Western and Japanese flavours to make a delicious treat.Lauren LewisApril 9, 2016
ActivitiesFoodKyushuShopping See the shops and bright lights of Tenjin, Fukuoka The stylish and fun area of central Fukuoka, Tenjin, has several large shopping malls all within walking distance of each…Lauren LewisApril 9, 2016
KyushuPop CultureShopping Please Bear With Us: Kumamon, The Mascot Character of Kumamoto From kawaii to creepy, the mascot character Kumamon is seen throughout Kumamoto city with its omnipresent stare.Liam DuffyApril 8, 2016