The Baby-Eating Enma Statue of Taisoji
“Shh,” the mother said to her baby. “Enma will eat you if you don’t behave.”
Iya Valley in One Day: Forest Monorail, Vine Bridges & Scarecrows
Any adventurer would find themself enchanted with Iya Valley’s breathtaking views, ranging from dramatic landscapes to the lonesome beauty of a depopulated village.
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…
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