Ghost stories and spirits walking the earth; summer 'Obon' season is upon us in Japan. Officially starting this week, Obon, to outsiders seems like a summer ho
The Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival is held every year in August at Meiji Jingu Gaien Park.
Historical temples and shrines, onsen (hot springs), traditional architecture and breathtaking nature are some of Kanazawa's most popular attractions. Known as
When summer comes, everyone eagerly waits for the juicy, red and big watermelons to come home. There is no great pleasure on a warm summer day than cutting a wa
The prestigious Goshoboh is located in Japan’s historic Arima Onsen hot-spring village, which is renowned for its unique thermal properties. The building itself
Okinawa is famous for their purple sweet potato tarts🍠, and if you visit you will likely see these little tarts in pretty little boxes adorning the storefronts of every shop you see. The special thing about this venue is that it is the only place in Okinawa that you can make your own tart👩🏻🍳!
Located in the hip district of Omotesando, the Oriental Bazaar offers three floors of all things Japanese souvenirs. 😍
G.C. Press is a popular brand of high-end stationary found in many department stores across Japan. Their collections mainly reflect seasons and include envelopes and letter paper of all shapes and sizes. Their seals(stickers) are high quality and are usually 250 yen for 10 pieces. This shop is the brand's main branch and has a wider collection than the limited collection from department stores.
Nakameguro has made a name for itself as the coffee hub of Tokyo. With a number of cafes situated along the Meguro river (including the world's largest Starbucks!), this is definitely an area for coffee lovers to explore.
Tottori prefecture along the Sea of Japan coast is best known for its sand dunes (Tottori Sakyu) and Sand Sculpture Museum. The spiritual center of mountain wor
Pokémon fans unite! ⚡️Enjoy a 90 minute meal with your fav pokemons at the Pokémon Café in Nihonbashi, Tokyo.
Located in a side street in Minami Aoyama near the Issey Miyake and Prada buildings, this sub-branch of the Higashiya wagashi salon specializes in take-out manj
Many people visit here to pray for the safety of their family, safe childbirth, and child rearing.
Kotoin temple is a buddhist temple built by Hosokawa Tadaoki, a samurai from the late Sengoku and early Edo periods who was also an established tea master.
Folk gallery, kimono fabric flea market and craft workshop all housed in an olden-style, Showa-era type residence.
This tea store and tasting room sells tea produced in each of Kyushu’s seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, and Saga.
Pyon Pyon Sya is a long-established chain of restaurants specializing in Morioka Reimen (Korean cold noodles), and this particular shop is their headquarters.
This shop, located on the fourth floor of Tokyo Solamachi at the base of Tokyo Skytree Tower, specializes in chips. Aside from limited-edition regional chips, i
Located in Shizuoka, an area well known as a major production center of green tea, this farm offers an opportunity to learn everything about green tea. In addit
The Peach Cafe Nakanishi offers all kinds of peach inspired dishes from sweet to hearty.
Known for its onsens and seafood, Oita has become a popular travel destination in Japan, especially for those wanting to take a break and relax. With the many different onsens you can stumble upon in Oita, we thought it might be easier to explain our favorites that we recently visited and tell you what makes them stand out from the rest.
We’ve been heading to Oita prefecture quite extensively over the past couple months so we thought we’d share with you our top 5 picturesque sights we recommend you check out while there.
If you love the idea of camping but don’t want to forgo the comforts of home then the glamping experience at Satonotabi Resort Lodge Kiyokawa is for you. We recently had the fortune of heading out to Bungo-ōno city in Oita prefecture where we got to experience the ultimate glamping experience without breaking the bank.
Join us on our exploration where we got exclusive access on an abandoned island in Oita Japan!
He's called "Daibutsu with sunglasses" and you'll know why. 😎
Sharing with you part two of our Rugby World Cup series where we visited Kumamoto, Oita & Fukuoka. Giving you a breakdown of the sights and food to take in while there!
Watch how Shinto priests meticulously prepare the beautiful Kasuga Shine every morning before guests arrive. When visiting Oita, we highly recommend a spiritual cleanse by visiting Kasuga Shrine in Oita City.
Offering a number of delicious meals including sashimi, yakitori and hot pot and a fantastic sake selection, Kuton is a great, affordable dinner option when visiting Oita's Nakatsu.
Built in 1587, Nakatsu Castle is one of Japan's three 'Mizujiro', or 'Castles on the Sea'. Visitors today can get a fantastic view of the surrounding area from the top of the castle and learn from a number or artifacts on display.