Nomura Samurai House Spotlight: How to Visit Unique Kanazawa
Located to the west of Kanazawa Castle, one of the 100 finest in Japan, resides the wonderfully well-preserved area of Nagamachi (長町). In the castle‘ day, this is where the …
Focus on Unusual Yoshimi: 3 Secrets of Rural Japan
Most probably wouldn’t think of Saitama Prefecture as rural. Being located adjacent to Tokyo Prefecture, many residents commute into the city. Hell, some of them commute to the prefecture I …
Kasumigajo Park: Beautiful Japanese Garden in Fukui
Kasumigajo Park is located in the city of Sakai in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Probably one of the lesser-known prefectures, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a reason to go visit! …
Tottori Sand Dunes: How to Be Delighted by Japan’s Largest
Did you know that Japan has massive sand dunes? One of the lesser-known prefectures, Tottori, is located on the west coast of the main island of Japan along the Sea …
How to Make Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き) like a Pro
Regional specialties of food abound in Japan. However, even though Tokyo has the most Michelin starred restaurants (including ramen restaurants!) of any city in the world, they really only have …
Tottori Castle Ruins Insider: One of Japan’s 100 Finest
Not all of the 100 finest castles of Japan are still intact castles. Sometimes all that remains are just really awesome foundations. Or just earthworks like Takaoka. Little remains of …
9 Things to do in Otaru: Day trip from Sapporo, Japan
Otaru (小樽) is a small port town located 30-45 minutes northwest of Sapporo by train. It’s a nice stopover on the way to Niseko which is how I first discovered …
What is Yosakoi? You’ll Love Japan’s High Energy Dance
The first time I saw Yosakoi (よさこい) was when I was in Japan on a work trip in 2013. I had no idea what it was called. I couldn’t read …
Want to see Old Tokyo? Introducing Beautiful Kyu Asakura
If you are visiting Tokyo, 99% chance you are going to go see the Shibuya Crossing. If you are into history and want to see a blast from the past, …
Did you know Kawagoe Honmaru Palace is rare?
A quick hour ride on the train from Tokyo will take you to Kawagoe (川越), also known as 小江戸 “koedo” or “little edo” in Saitama Prefecture. It’s main street of …