Food and Travel

Katsuouji view with Daruma Katsuo-ji Temple is the best place to see autumn leaves in Osaka Prefecture. The autumn leaves are usually best seen in...

Ainoshima island cat Japan has several cat islands, but if you are in Kyushu there’s one quite close to Fukuoka called Ainoshima. It is a tiny isl...

Dogo Onsen main building Dogo Onsen is the oldest hot spring in Japan and is mentioned in mythology. The main building of Dogo Onsen is the symbol...

Mt. Yoro area Yoro Park is a large area  filled with beautiful nature. It is located at the foot of Mt. Yoro in the Seino area (south-west) of Gif...

Mapo yakisoba When you think of Sendai's specialties, what do you think of? It is possible some of you might say gyutan (beef tongue). However, th...

Tochigi strawberries Tochigi Prefecture is a "strawberry kingdom" that has kept its position as the largest producer of strawberries in Japan sinc...

Yambaru Okinawa is known for its warm weather and beaches in summer. However, we recommend going to the forest in northern Okinawa’s Yambaru, a UN...

Tanzan Shrine pagoda Tanzan Shrine is located in Sakurai City, in the centre of Nara Prefecture. It is also known as the place where Prince Chudai...

Mount Aso Leaves in Japan’s southern island of Kyushu are among the last to fall across the country.  There is plenty of time to explore the breat...

Zenigata sand painting The Giant Zenigata Sand Painting was designed using coins from the Edo period (1603-1868).  It says "Kan'ei Tsuho" on it. C...

Nagoya castle About Nagoya Castle Nagoya Castle is located in Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the three most famous castles in Japan a...

Reflections on lake Toya Lake Toya is in the southwest region of Hokkaido and is close to the famous Niseko ski resort area. The best time to see ...