The Murderous Old Hag of Ubagaike: A Tokyo Lore
A small pond in Asakusa, Ubagaike was once the site of a series of gruesome murders. The culprit? The old hag the pond was named after.
Nukumori no Mori: Straight Out of a Picture Book
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to get sucked in a picture book, the experience in Nukumori no Mori…
Tokyo Sakura Tram Travel Guide: Explore Tokyo Off the Beaten Path on the Toden Arakawa Line
Find the best stops along the Toden Arakawa Line with this Toyo Sakura Tram travel guide. Cherry blossom spots included!
Oiwa Inari Shrine and the Big Bad Boss of Vengeful Female Ghosts
Meet Lady Oiwa, the big bad boss of vengeful female ghosts.
Love and Cherry Blossoms at Sakura Jingu
Pray for love at Sakura Jingu where you can write down your wish on a pink ribbon and tie it onto a cherry blossom tree.
Pray Yourself Pretty at Kawai Shrine in Kyoto
Visit Kawai Shrine in Kyoto and draw your ideal face. The gods just may hear your prayers and grant your wish!
Saori Weaving Experience in Tokyo
Looking for a unique, calming activity in Tokyo? Try saori weaving in Kichijoji and make your own scarf or luncheon mat in a cozy studio.
Gallery Poppo: A Quaint Cafe Overlooking Hatonosu Valley
Surrounded by lush foliage of Hatonosu Valley, Gallery Poppo is a cozy cafe where one can enjoy a warm cuppa while basking in nature.
Koboyama Day Hike from Tokyo
Koboyama (Mt. Kobo) is an easy day hike from Tokyo. This 7km course will make you sweat, but not run out of breath.
Rocks, Lights & Chasms: Inside Oya History Museum
There’s something about defunct facilities that intrigues the curious explorer. In this case, it’s a former stone quarry located in the fringes of Utsunomiya, a city in Tochigi Prefecture. Its name? Oya History Museum.