What to Eat and Drink in Arima OnsenÂ
Nestled in the Rokko mountains behind Kobe City, Arima Onsen is considered one of the oldest hot spring towns in Japan with...
Marquis Maeda’s Tokyo Legacy: A Tale of Two Homes
In Tokyo's peaceful Komaba district, the Japanese and European former homes of Marquis Maeda quietly await visitors.
Fun and Folk at the Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre
The Kumamoto Prefectural Traditional Crafts Centre is the home of Kumamoto's craft and artisan heritage, housed in a beautiful museum space.
Natural History Comes To Life at Tokyo’s National Museum of Nature and Science
Natural history and science come to life at the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo's Ueno Park!
Intermediatheque Museum Tokyo: Curious and CuriouserÂ
If taxidermy, skeletons, minerals, and turn-of-the-century gadgets float your boat, Intermediatheque is for you. This free natural history museum beside Tokyo Station...
A Charming Expedition to Tokyo’s Ancient Egyptian Museum
The Ancient Egyptian Museum is a small corner space on the eighth floor of a nondescript building near Tower Records in Shibuya....
Japan Folk Crafts Museum in Tokyo: The Home of Japan’s Handmade Heritage
The Japan Folk Crafts Museum, hidden away in Tokyo's leafy Komaba district, is a must-visit for craft enthusiasts.
Sakurajima: A Casual Stroll Around Japan’s Most Active Volcano
Looming over the seaside city of Kagoshima, Sakurajima is Japan's most active volcano. But is this rumbly island actually safe to visit?
Fukuoka City Art Museum: Yes, That’s A Real Basquiat
Fukuoka City Art Museum is home to an amazing collection of both modern and ancient art. Basquiat, Dali, Miro and more!
Lafcadio Hearn’s Kumamoto Residence: Home is Where the Bugs Bite
Nestled in downtown Kumamoto city, Lafcadio Hearn's former home offers insight into his complicated life. Plus, free mosquitoes!
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