Hokkaido Drift Ice Cruise on board the Garinko: A Winter Spectacle
Want to see drift ice in Hokkaido? Hop aboard the Garinko cruise for a unique winter spectacle. Here’s what you need to know.
Inu no Miya: Once a Beloved Dog Shrine, Now Empty
This small shrine in Yamagata used to be a place of solace for dog owners whose beloved pets crossed the Rainbow Bridge; now it’s just empty.
Taking an Introductory Kintsugi Workshop in Tokyo with Kuge Crafts
If there’s one traditional Japanese craft that you need to experience in Tokyo, it’s kintsugi. It’s the art of repairing…
All About Kawazu Sakura: Early-Blooming Cherry Blossoms
Find out what kawazu sakura are, how they came to be, and where to catch them as they bloom in late February.
Okhotsk Tokkari Center: Interact with Seals
Don’t miss your chance to see and interact with ringed and spotted seals at this small facility in Hokkaido.
Inside Nippara Limestone Cave: Mystic Rocks of Mountain Worship
Nippara Limestone Cave is the largest limestone cave in Japan’s Kanto region. Inside, you’ll see dramatic rock formations illuminated in…
Irugi Shrine: Push Out Bad Luck with Special Prayer Plaques
At a glance, Irugi Shrine is just like any other. Yet one thing sets it apart: it has votive plaques…
Shirakawago Travel Guide: See Timeless Beauty in Central Japan
Shirakawago (also spelled “Shirakawa-go”) is a historic village in Japan known for its thatched-roof farmhouses. The village is located in…
A Guide to New Year’s Customs & Traditions in Japan
Did you know that seeing an eggplant in the first dream you have in the new year is considered lucky in Japan? Read on to find out more.
Glamping & BBQ at The Forest Garden KIMINOMORI
Looking for a place to hold your next BBQ? Or perhaps glamping with friends? Try the Forest Garden KIMINOMORI in Chiba.
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