Kumamoto Castle
A large castle complex located in the southern city of Kumamoto, damaged in the 2016 earthquake restoration work continues. When...
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Kumamoto Prefecture
Kumamoto prefecture in the south-west of Japan is known for its cuddly bear mascot, Kumamon, "Wugyu" beef (and horse sashimi),...
Sado Island
An isolated, extinct volcanic island off the northern coast of Japan, Sado is known for its long history as a...
Nabe (hot-pot)
Nabe is the general word for Japanese hot-pot cuisine. A common winter dish enjoyed at home or out in specialist...
Chiba city
Chiba city is located about two hours east of Tokyo and is the urbanized gateway into Chiba prefecture's rural peninsular...
Nasu Animal Kingdom
A highly interactive zoo with open exhibits where animals interact with each other. Very family friendly although quite difficult to...
Tottori sand dunes and sand museum
Tottori Sand Dunes are a popular tourist location in the otherwise fairly low-key Tottori Prefecture, between Hiroshima and Osaka. Camel...
Monzen-nakacho
If you want as authentic a Japanese eating and drinking experience and possible you can't do much better than Monzen-nakacho,...
Monja-yaki
Originating in Tokyo, monja-yaki is a unique dish that could be described as "hot plate goo" if it weren't so...
Chusonji Temple
A World Heritage temple complex feature a dazzling golden hall. Get away from the crowds with an out of the...