Culture Kitami Mint Memorial Museum Justin Randall Kitami was once home to 70% of the world's mint oil production. The Mint Memorial takes you back to explain the detailed history..
Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival 2026 Late Sep Hamamatsu, long celebrated as one of Japan’s gyoza capitals, is set to host the Hamamatsu Shusse Castle Gyoza Festival this au..
Sohei Festival 2026 Early Oct Komono Town in Mie Prefecture will once again be lit by fire and tradition as the Sohei Festival takes place in early October at..
Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels 2025-2026 Sep 27th - Jan 18th The Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum in Minato Ward is presenting Timeless Art Deco with Van Cleef & Arpels this September, with..
Transit Guide: Kansai Railway Pass Joanna Ligon The Kansai Railway Pass offers an affordable way to travel across western Japan, from Kyoto’s temples to Wakayama’s seaside. I..
Culture The Spirit of Japan LA Amsden Understanding Fukui's rich spiritualism through Shugendo, a unique syncretism between Esoteric Buddhism, Shinto, and Taoism.
Activities Volcano-hopping in Kyushu Viola van Onselen Kyushu is a perfect destination for adventurous cyclists, offering dramatic volcanic landscapes and stunning climbs. This article..
Culture Kurume’s Shrines By the River Arlene Bastion Bairinji and Suitengu by the Chikugo River, are part of Kurume's already beautiful environment and quiet beauty, a magnet in..