Activities Peony Season at the Sukagawa Peony Garden Kim Bergström Each year during May, the Sukagawa Peony Garden in Fukushima comes alive with around 7000 peony flowers in 290 different vari...
Activities Lindt Heartful Wagon Comes to Japan Kim Bergström In the leadup to Valentine's Day, Lindt will be making their way around Japan in a "heartful wagon" selling their iconic Lind...
Nihonichi Shoyu Cathy Cawood Two hundred year old business in Machida producing high quality soy sauce.
The Koma Segment of the Olympic Torch Relay Sherilyn Siy The Olympic Torch Relay served to announce the Olympic Games and spread a message of peace and friendship, solidarity and res...
Activities 3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Tottori Kim Bergström Best known for its sand dunes, Tottori Prefecture also packs a punch when it comes to springtime color. This guide covers thr...
Izakaya Maedaya Ichirin in Fukui Takako Sakamoto Located in Katamachi, Izakaya Maedaya Ichirin takes pride in serving the very best food you can get in the 'seafood kingdom' ...
Food Ohisamaya in Sendai Selena Hoy Vegetarian and macrobiotic restaurant just a few blocks from Sendai Station—just awesome food!
Nezu Shrine – Azaleas on a Hill Tomoko Kamishima Nezu Shrine – Azaleas on a Hill: From a distance, the azaleas here look like a large carpet on a hill . After it rains, the s...
Culture Nine Days in Miyagi - Part 3 Elena Lisina The final 3 days of my trip to Miyagi. I rode a special anniversary train, visited Aoba Castle, the Anpanman Musuem and Oshim...
Food Floresta Nature Donuts Meets Sanrio Kim Bergström During the month of July, Floresta Nature Donuts stores are offering themed donuts in collaboration with Sanrio characters Li...
Culture Azaleas at Myohonji Temple Steve Morton Enjoy the sights and tranquility of one of Kamakura’s most peaceful temples, especially from around, mid-April to May, where ...
Food Bistrot Aimee JJ Walsh The food isn't too fancy, although everything served is beautifully presented, it is full of healthy local produce and qualit...
Activities Tateno Cycle in Naka-Furano R.S. Reynolds Traveling in the region of Furano, Hokkaido by scooter
Activities Honmarukaikan Justin Velgus The Honmarukaikan is a museum built atop the former site of Sendai castle. Guests can view period artefacts and models, and e...
Transportation Getting to Ehime Rod Walters Shikoku has traditionally been a difficult place to visit, with sea routes being the only option. But times change and today ...
