Top 10 Readers’ Photos In Japan: October 2019
October 2019 in Japan was all about wild music, funky fashion, and Halloween fun. It seems we have some seriously photogenic readers! You guys were looking super fly partying for the spooky…
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A Guide to Hiking the Kumano Kodo
Buddhist monks and other religious pilgrims have walked the roads of the Kumano Kodo for over 1,000 years to reach some of Japan’s most sacred shrines and temples. Also known as the Kumano Old R…
The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Chubu
Aichi PrefectureKorankei GorgeKorankei is one of the most popular autumn foliage viewing spots in Aichi Prefecture with the red Taigetsukyo Bridge being the place to capture the best photo. At n…
The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Kansai
In autumn, its main building sits atop a blaze of fiery maple trees. Somewhat shrouded in secrecy is the Sanboin and its garden, which features bright maple trees, but where photography is also …
The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Kanto
Peak viewing time for autumn leaves varies but generally falls between late October and early December with Ibaraki and Tochigi prefectures being the first in the region to turn colors. Luckily …
The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Tohoku
Since the koyo (autumn leaves) arrived late this year, there are still chances to experience some of Tohoku’s stunning seasonal beauty. Pack your bento and enjoy a quiet lunch on one of the trai…
Top 10 Foreigner-Friendly Bars and Clubs in Yokohama
Here’s our list of the best foreigner-friendly hangouts in Yokohama that have popped up on our weekend (who are we kidding, sometimes nightly) drinking rotation. They have another location …
The Best Spots to See Autumn Leaves in Hokkaido
See the earliest autumn leaves in Japan at Hokkaido's billowing onsen towns and quiet parks. Though popular in winter, Hokkaido’s vast wilderness comes alive in autumn with countless nation…
10 Foods to Try in Japan (That Aren’t Sushi or Ramen)
OmuriceA video posted by Mayumi (@its.me.mayumi) on Dec 2, 2016 at 4:38am PSTHow can eggs and rice be so darn satisfying? Yoshokuya Eat, Eat is responsible for the obscenely delicious take seen …
A Guide on Where to See the Mummies of Yamagata
Six of them, from the Shingon Buddhist sect, are centered around the rural city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata, in northern Japan. From Tsuruoka station, get off at Michi no ekki Gassan. It’s a 35 m…