Jimbocho
Specialities Culture - Book lovers dream of famous libraries like the Citadel in Game of Thrones or Hogwarts’ library in Harry Potter; but visitors to Japan get their...
Harajuku
Specialities Culture - With devoted fans like Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani and more home-grown talent Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, it’s no surprise that Harajuku has gained legendary statu...
Konosu
Specialities Culture - While rural Konosu is known for being home to the widest part of the Arakawa river - itself, Japan’s widest river - that isn't really why...
Fukuoka Yatai
Specialities Culture - One of Fukuoka's pride and joys, the yatai stalls that line the streets of the city are ideal for those who seek camaraderie; the atmosphere is...
Fukaya Cinema
Specialities Culture - Fukaya Cinema may seem to be a bit of a misnomer when you actually go there. Sure, there's a mini-theater where you can watch movies,...
Saitama Craft Center
Specialities Traditional - "Like this," says a man as he shakes a wooden frame with steady, even strokes. The water drains out from the bottom, leaving a thin...
Kaho Gekijou Kabuki Theater
Specialities Culture, Traditional - Situated in Iizuka in the idyllic rural region of Chikuho, Fukuoka Prefecture, the Kaho Gekijo Kabuki Theatre offers authentic kabuki performances thr...
Tokyo Takarazuka Theater
Specialities Culture - Sparkles, music and beautiful women dressed as good-looking men. Have we got your attention? Looks like you should check out the increasingly popular ...
Kabukiza Theater
Specialities Culture, Traditional - When people think of Japanese theatre, they think of Kabuki: demonic looking masks, elegant kimonos and drums. Although it sets a much slower pace tha...
Shirakawa-go and Gokayama
Specialities Culture, Traditional - Do you pine for the sleepy rural lifestyle of Japan’s past, where farmers tended to rice fields at the base of sharp, majestic mountains and...
Takayama
Specialities Culture, Traditional - Nestled at the foot of the Japanese Alps, Takayama is literally a breath of fresh air. This mountain town’s remote location has led to excellent...