Kobe Luminarie: Winter’s City of Light
With winter comes illuminations, and one of the most famous in Japan is Kobe Luminarie, attracting around 3 to 4 …
With winter comes illuminations, and one of the most famous in Japan is Kobe Luminarie, attracting around 3 to 4 …
Once you've sampled the famous puffer fish and risked death (maybe), why not delve into the depths of Shimonoseki's …
Stunning fish markets, aquariums with over 100 types of puffer fish, a history of beautiful temples with tragic …
Yamaguchi prefecture boasts the longest cave in Japan, and it's quite spectacular.
A charming garden with stellar views—no wonder it's one of Nagasaki's most popular attractions!
Read on to find out more about the unfortunate events to befall this off-the-beaten-path site in Kyoto.
Daikakuji in Kyoto is one of those lesser famous temples that has a mysterious appeal tempting you to pay it a visit.
Step back in time at this former Dutch trading post.
The area of Yoshinogari Park was slated for development as an industrial zone for nearby Saga city, but when early …
Summer in Japan has many traditions. One of the most popular traditions is to watch the Japanese High School Baseball …
Some major festivals worth checking out among the many 2016 Japan summer events being held from July to August. Think …
Amanohashidate (or "bridge to the heavens") is considered one of Japan's "Three Great Views".
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a stunnning Shinto Shrine just outside Fukuoka in southern Japan, shown in its full glory here …
From the ten-yen coin to the Tale of Genji, Uji's temples are known throughout Japan.
One of the functions of festivals around the world is to give participants a release from the restraints of their daily …
Suntory's Yamazaki Distillery no longer gives free tours and whisky tastings. So is it still worth visiting?
Stunning video from OH!MATSURI captures the the breathtaking atmosphere of Nagano's Onbashira festival—held once every …
Kyoto is known for its temples and shrines. But with entrance fees, temple-hopping adds up. What's the cheapo way to go …
Experience the vibrant sights, sounds and tastes of Kobe Chinatown, from jovial Lunar New Year celebrations to …
Kobe offers a great blend of small town atmosphere on one side and metropolitan convenience and charm on the other.
Just a stonethrow away from Nara, Imaicho is another great example of a preserved Edo-style town well worth taking a …
A stunning flower garden paired with Japan's oldest academic institution makes for a whimsical day out in any season.
Naoshima should top all art lovers' list of vacation spots.