Start your day off right with the Imperial Palace Run
From professional athletes to casual sports enthusiasts, people love jogging around the Imperial Palace. The path around the palace is regarded by joggers as the place to run and is known as kokyo-ran, or...
Making the Most out of Tokyo During the Rugby World Cup
Welcome to Chofu
Of all the wards—sometimes referred to as "cities"—in greater Tokyo, Chofu seems an unlikely candidate to be at the centre of international attention. However, given that the new Tokyo International Stadium—which is...
The History of Rugby in Tokyo
On September 20th, under the floodlights at Tokyo's Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Japan and Russia will compete in the inaugural match of the Rugby World Cup2019. To some, Japan may seem like an unusual...
Misaki Port & Jogashima: Home to Beautiful Nature, Sparkling Seas, and Delicious Maguro (Tuna)
Standing on top of a hill, I look down at the beach and glittering sea over a fence of wild flowers. The beautiful natural arch of Umanose-Domon is only a short hike away, and...
Reminiscing Old Japan in Kanagawa prefecture
Temples, arts, entertainment, history and culture
Beyond the first urban impressions of its capital Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture surprises us with cultural treasures, fascinating legends and historic sites that are of great importance to Japan. Its...
Protected: Wander the mystic mountains and slip through the enchanted world of Moomin
Riding the Seibu Line out of the city center, you will see gorgeous untains, lovely rivers and breathtaking scenery in general. For lovers of the great outdoors, there are various trails suitable for beginner,...
Protected: Visit Chichibu’s historic Shinto shrines and Buddhist Pilgrimage temples
Chichibu town surrounded by mountains, such as Mt. Bukouzan with most of its natural areas a designated natural park And also, it is a home to a swath of rich heritage including many ancient...
Matsushiro Area：A historic town of samurai, powerful clans and castles
If you are interested in the history of Japan, then you cannot miss the chance to visit Nagano city. In this historic district, ninjas and warlords familiar from games and manga lived and played...
Togakushi & Iizuna Area: Ninja history shrouded in stunning nature
Togakushi Jinja Shrine
Discover mysterious legends and powerspots
Togakushi Shrine consists of five shrines located at the base of Mt. Togakushi. According to Japanese mythology, a grief-ridden Amaterasu, goddess of the sun, hid herself in a...
Tradition, Technology and Tries: 2019 in Toyota City
When you hear the word “Toyota”, I doubt the next word in your mind is “city”. Toyota City, as the name suggests, is the thriving hub of technology and innovation home to the Toyota...
