Inside Japan’s Scarecrow Village: The Fascinating Life-Sized Dolls of Nagoro
Deep in Iya Valley, a tiny village replaces its lost people with dolls.
Awashima’s Missing Post Office Keeps Your Undeliverable Letters
Have you ever wanted to write a letter to someone whose address or even name you don’t know? Or perhaps write to someone who has long left this world? The Missing Post Office in Awashima keeps such letters, and it’s open to anyone.
Tokyo's Best Hot Chocolate (As Reviewed by a Jaded Romantic)
A dash of bitter in an otherwise sweet review.
The Aliens and Fish Shrines of Choshi Dentetsu (Video)
Out in Chiba, there’s a train line that takes you to tacky fish shrines and roof decks where you can summon aliens. Oh, and beautiful coastal views, too.
What to Eat in Hiroshima
From broiled eel to maple leaf sweet buns, Hiroshima will fill your tummy with sweet and savory treats!
Fall Colors of Hananuki
Fall in love with the colors of fall at Hananuki Gorge in Ibaraki Prefecture!
Kunōzan Tōshōgū
When Tokugawa Ieyasu died, Kunōzan Tōshōgū in Shizuoka Prefecture was built to enshrine his remains. They were lated moved to Nikko, but it is said that a part still remains in its original resting place. To this day, Kunōzan Tōshōgū remains a spectacular feat—an ornate shrine fit for a fearsome ruler.
Riding the Moomin Train in Chiba (Video)
One of the most exciting ways to explore Japan is by rail. On the first installment of Railway Diaries, we…
Tsukuba Wanwan Land: A Chance to Pet 500 Dogs and Cats!
Basic Info Tsukuba Wanwan LandLocation: 〒300-4353 Ibaraki Prefecture, Tsukuba, Numata 5-7-9 (https://goo.gl/maps/WguvrbDV77n)Hours: 10 AM to 5 PMOfficial Website (English, limited)Admission:Adult (ages…
Bloom: An Ode to Cherry Blossoms
Tokyo Past 3’s YouTube channel is back, and it opens its 2017 run with a short piece on mortality and cherry blossoms, recited over shots of spring in the Kanto region.
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