Engaku-ji temple is a spiritual delight located in Kamakura where you can toll the bell or have a Japanese sweet…
Geoffrey SmithMay 6, 2016
Kodomo no Hi (こどもの日), or Children’s Day, is celebrated annually on May 5 in Japan, where streaming koinoboris symbolize courage…
VoyaponMay 5, 2016
One of Fukuoka’s most popular destinations, Dazaifu, is a beautiful city with a deep history and the perfect place to…
Lauren LewisMay 4, 2016
Sakai City Museum is great for those keen on Japanese history and Nintoku Kofun, the world's largest tomb and a…
RandMay 4, 2016
Made from marshmallow and sweet beans, Tsurunoko is one of Hakata’s oldest specialities that has been well-loved for over 100…
Lauren LewisMay 3, 2016
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
Discover the amazing Kegon Falls in historical Nikko. These 100m high waterfall are some of the most venerated in Japan,…
Freddie FootApril 29, 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
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
One of the few castles still standing in Japan, with its original features and peaceful vibe, Kochi Castle makes for…
AmyApril 20, 2016
Think you've seen it all in Kamakura? Think again. Mandarado Yagura offers a look into the final resting places of…
Duncan & YannikApril 19, 2016
Near the center of Morioka’s downtown rests the site of Morioka’s former castle. Long since demolished, it was renovated into…
Ryann OverbayApril 18, 2016
Sumiyoshi Shrine is one of the oldest and most respected shrines in Kyushu, surrounded by greenery and nature.
Lauren LewisApril 18, 2016
Enryakuji temple, located on top of a mountain, is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mountain also offers…
Connor LawlessApril 17, 2016
The city of Kamakura is the one of the places that is always bound to come up when discussing Japanese…
Freddie FootApril 17, 2016
Jufuku-ji Temple is a beautiful old relic of Japanese architecture, located just a short walk from Kamakura Station's south exit.
Sim BouphathongApril 16, 2016
Only a stone's throw away from Kamakura Station, peaceful Kaizoji Temple is a must if you are seeking a peek…
Sim BouphathongApril 15, 2016
In an unassuming dojo in Osaka, Mitsuhiro Saruta is helping to keep alive the samurai tradition and bring the art…
RandApril 13, 2016
Nagasaki Peace Park is a place for visitors to rest and reflect on tragedies of the past, as well as…
Ratih PermanaApril 11, 2016
Only a short stroll from Kamakura Station, Kamegayatsuzaka Pass allows the opportunity to walk through many a stunning temple.
Sim BouphathongApril 11, 2016
From its heritage as a crossroads of east and west, Hada Furukawa festival is a lively celebration of motion and…
Ian TsangApril 10, 2016
Sugimoto-dera temple in Kamakura rewards travelers who venture off the more beaten path with some excellent views to start their…
Duncan & YannikApril 10, 2016
Cherry blossoms are revered as a symbol of mono no aware “the transience of things”, what better place to celebrate…
Liam DuffyApril 7, 2016
Explore the bizarre but fascinating Dejima Island in the heart of Nagasaki. Designed as way around the ban on foreign…
Jo. HernándezApril 3, 2016
History can be tucked away in the most unassuming places in Japan, such as Minamoto no Yoritomo's tomb and the…
Freddie FootMarch 25, 2016
Nanshoso House in Morioka brings visitors a taste of the Meiji era in the modern day with its traditional Japanese…
Ryann OverbayMarch 25, 2016
Though once gone in a flash of fire, Hiroshima has a future bright as its Obon lights and uplifting as…
TurnerMarch 23, 2016
