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Daisho-In Temple: the alternative to Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima

Sep 13, 2017 By Jade Brischke

It may not be as famous as Itsukushima Shrine, but Daisho-In Temple on Miyajima is just as beautiful and to...[ Click to read more ]

Import Stores in Hiroshima: The Solution to Your Cravings

Sep 13, 2017 By Jade Brischke

[caption id="attachment_33409" align="aligncenter" width="640"] If only the selection was this good!![/caption] There are three kinds of people who come to...[ Click to read more ]

Hatchiman Matsuri, One of Japan’s Most Beautiful Festivals in Enchanting Takayama

Sep 12, 2017 By Bert Wishart

Located in Gifu Prefecture, and surrounded by some of Japan’s richest natural areas  just below the famous Northern Alps, Takayama is...[ Click to read more ]

Tricks and Treats for All Ages at USJ for Halloween

Sep 07, 2017 By Justin Hanus

Although Universal Studios Japan is an exciting outing any time of year, during the Halloween season, USJ’s additional tricks and...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Jazz Scene

Aug 30, 2017 By Bert Wishart

When you think of music in Japan it is hard to get past the impression of super-cutesy J-Pop idols, adorably...[ Click to read more ]

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The Yatai Festival at Osaka Castle

Aug 28, 2017 By

Picture in your mind the usual selection of Japanese yatai and festival foods, like karaage, tama sen, JUMBO hot dogs, "kakigori"...[ Click to read more ]

Tokyo’s Alternative, and More Interesting, Beer Gardens

Aug 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart

[caption id="attachment_33163" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Summer Nights at Yoyogi Village Beer Terrace[/caption] It could be argued (by me at least) that...[ Click to read more ]

Nara, the Original Capital City of Culture

Aug 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart

Some 1,300 years ago the Empress Genmei established the seat of power in the mountainous area of Heijō-kyō, and in doing so...[ Click to read more ]

Lagunasia, Aichi’s Premier Amusement Park

Aug 24, 2017 By Bert Wishart

Laguna Gamagori is an exciting, fun marine resort complex in the Bay of Mikawa, and is a place at which...[ Click to read more ]