Yoshiwara Today: Remnants of Tokyo’s Red-Light District
Behind the fame and allure of Yoshiwara is a tragic past built on the slavery of women. Here’s what it looks like today.
Tamako Bike Path Cherry Blossoms
This underrated cherry blossom spot is a 10km cycling and walking path that leads to Lake Tama.
Toyoiwa Inari: A Hidden Gem in Ginza
People come to Ginza for its luxury shops and elegant cafes, but hidden in a small alley is a tiny…
Funaoka Castle Ruins Park: Ride a Cherry Blossom Slope Car
Ride a slope car than runs through a tunnel of cherry blossom trees at Funaoka Castle Ruins Park, one of Japan’s Top 100 Sakura Spots.
Kadota Inari: A Shrine of Curses?
As a shrine for cutting ties, Kadota Inari is said to be Japan’s scariest; I, however, found it to be among the saddest I’ve ever seen.
Hitome Senbonzakura: Walk Under a Thousand Cherry Blossom Trees
Fall in love with Hitome Senbonzakura, a lesser-known cherry blossom spot in Miyagi Prefecture, where you can see a thousand sakura trees.
The Mysterious Kappa Hand at Kappadera Sogenji Temple
Sogenji is an unusual temple in Tokyo that’s home to the mummified hand of a kappa, a playful supernatural entity from Japanese folklore.
Misaki Maguro Pass Travel Guide: See Kawazu Sakura & Nanohana
Yes, cherry blossoms bloom in February! You can use the Misaki Maguro Pass to avail of round-trip tickets from Tokyo to Miura, as well as dining and leisure options. Check these two itineraries out for fun day trip ideas.
Okutama Industrial Hikawa Plant: Factory in the Woods
Okutama is known for its lush nature, which is why the sight of a run-down factory with mountains in the…
What do People Pray for in Japan’s Love Shrines?
Every year, Japan’s love shrines crowd with people praying to find love. But what exactly does love entail? Imado Shrine gives us an idea.