Konosu
Specialities Art & Design, 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...
Ghibli Museum
Specialities Art & Design, Museums - Whether you're a fan or not of Miyazaki’s whimsical animation, you shouldn't miss out on the official Studio Ghibli Museum in Mitaka. It’s an absolute...
Akihabara
Specialities Anime & Manga, Art & Design - Akihabara isn’t called Electric Town for no reason. As soon as you step off the train, you’re bombarded with adverts for all the latest gaming...
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 Art & Design, 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...
Otome Road
Specialities Anime & Manga - Interested in the 2D side of Japan? Head to Otome Road in Ikebukuro, which has anime and manga goods, voice actor CDs, doujinshi (self-published works...
8bit Cafe
Specialities Anime & Manga - Shinjuku is Inception come true for those looking to see into the future – skyscrapers touching the clouds, high-rise buildings so close that they're ...
Kaho Gekijou Kabuki Theater
Specialities Art & Design, Culture, Traditional - Situated in Iizuka in the idyllic rural region of Chikuho, Fukuoka Prefecture, the Kaho Gekijo Kabuki Theatre offers authentic kabuki performances thr...
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Specialities Museums - Located in downtown Hiroshima, the Peace Memorial Park is a place for remembrance - commemorating the city and the nearly 140,000 victims lost to the....
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 ...