From ocean and lake views to mountain paths and everything in between, the island nation is blessed with gorgeous drives providing visual enjoyment all year long.
Just 10 minutes’ walk from Matsumoto Castle, the quaint Nawate-dori looks as though it’s been plucked from the pages of history. As you make your way...
A former Tokugawa residence, Fugetsuro is widely believed to be the most beautiful Japanese garden in all of Shizuoka. Join us as we visit for a...
I made a trip to Daiso, the ubiquitous ¥100 store, to test out some of these unique summer accessories. Read on to discover my favorites.
nagashi somen, or flowing noodles. This simple, refreshing summer dish is a tried and true way to cool down
Japanese photographer Usadadanuki (@usalica) took a few photos of the dreamy sight of fireflies in 2020, and posted them on twitter recently.
“Since people aren’t going out and are spending more time at home, we would like them all to be soothed by the soft sound of Edo...
Their 絶叫救急車 zekkyō kyūkyūsha (literally "scream-inducing ambulance") is available through online reservation and will come to your house or specified location at a set date and...
There are few things that manage to conjure up the sensation of summer like “furin.” Literally translated as “wind bell”, it indicates the wind...
Wasabitool is a talented photographer who takes breathtakingly beautiful photos of Japanese landscapes. Some of our readers may recall his photos of snow-blanketed Kyoto which we introduced earlier...
Throughout Japan, the ever-popular festivals and summer traditions have continued to be limited in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. This is exactly the time...
(Last of two parts) Part 1: Gion Festival Amid the Pandemic: Smaller Events, Closer Communities No matter what happens, this is what I have...
