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…
Panda Post Box at Ueno Park
Spot this unique post box on your way to Ueno Zoo.
Charming Chahan: Fried Rice with a Side of Fried Rice
Love fried rice? At Charming Chahan, you can order all items on the menu with a side of fried rice—including fried rice!
Inari Kio: A Shrine to the Demon King?
This shrine in Shinjuku has “demon king” on its name plate, but nobody really knows why. What secrets does Inari Kio hold?
Sugatami no Ido: The Life Span-Divining Well of Chomeiji
There’s a spooky water well in Tokyo that can tell you how much longer you have left to live. Would you dare take a look?
Imado Shrine: Love & Lucky Cats in Asakusa
The lucky cats of Imado Shrine beckon love and bring good fortune.