
Glover Garden and Nagasaki’s Foreign Settlement
A charming garden with stellar views—no wonder it's one of Nagasaki's most popular attractions!
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.
A brief guide to strolling through the famous forest. Tips on how to get there and what to look out for.
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".
Kyoto has many interesting places that are, unfortunately, mostly open-air. But there's still plenty for a cheapo to do […]
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a stunnning Shinto Shrine just outside Fukuoka in southern Japan, shown in its full glory here using […]
From the ten-yen coin to the Tale of Genji, Uji's temples are known throughout Japan, so let's head out there!
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 […]
Giant battling kites, a thousand-samurai march, flower festivals and more!
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.
Over 300,000 manga await you.
Naoshima should top all art lovers' list of vacation spots.
Hike through Edo-period Japan along the Historihal Nakasendo Trail.