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Let me introduce the Amazing scenery on the Oki Islands UNESCO Global Geopark.

” I can’t believe these pictures were shot in Japan!” One of my friends from Europe said. The Oki Islands encompass four inhabited and many uninhabited islands located in the Sea of…

Let’s Go to Lake District of Japan ”URABANDAI” and Enjoy Cherry Blossom Viewing!

I suppose  “Urabandai” is still a hidden gem for foreign tourists. It is located in northern Fukushima, in the Tohoku Region,  with an elevation of 800 m above sea level. About 3-hour…

5 Wineries in Japan to Travel to and Fill Your Heart, as selected by Daiji Iwase, Alcohol Magazine Editor-in-Chief

Japanese wine is often talked about, such as when it was served to dignitaries at the Ise-Shima Summit. This all started in the Meiji era (1868-1912). Although its history is quite young,…

Matsuuraichi Shuzo (Imari City, Saga Prefecture)

5 of the Best Sake Breweries Today , as Selected by Satoshi Tomokiyo, Author of “Cultural History Guide of Sake and Their Breweries”

Sake is loved all over the world – even in France, a global center for fine foods. A lot can be hidden in a drop of sake, not least the history and…

1. King Seimen (Ouji,Tokyo)

The Best 5 Ramen Shops! Ramen Editor Masataka Sasaki shares the latest Ramen Trends

Tokyo, a battleground where a fight to reach the summit takes place every day, with the ultimate noodles and soup as the weapons. The latest trends? The best shops in the spotlight…

5 of the Best Komainu and their charms, as Selected by Takako Minoshima, Author of “Komainu Sanpo”

Have you ever paid attention to the komainu (狛犬 guardian dogs) at shrines? Ms. Takako Minoshima is so fascinated by these stone guardians that she even published a book on them. We…