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Kanazawa is famous for it's gold leaf production and along with gold leaf jewelry, boxes, soap, and more that's sold here you can get...

An outdoor garden, indoor botanical garden, and a Starbucks with a gorgeous view! Where: 4015-1 Yanokuchi, Inagi, Tokyo 206-8566 How...

Yayoi Kusama Museum was founded by the avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, and is run by the Yayoi Kusama Foundation. It opened in 2017 with...

Shirakawa-go is beautiful all year round, but it's the most stunning in the winter when it's completely covered in snow. About...

Ohagi (おはぎ) is a type of traditional Japanese sweet that is made by pounding cooked glutinous rice (similar to the way mochi is made),...

Takehisa Yumeji (1884-1934) was a Japanese painter known for his unique "bijin-ga" (beautiful person picture) style of portraiture...

A lovely relaxing spot for wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) that you can take out or enjoy with matcha in the shop. The taiyaki here...

For both a traditional and unique experience, head on over to Bozu 'n Coffee to try their selection of coffee, tea, and sweets with a...

Relax and enjoy the view of the lush traditional Japanese garden with matcha and wagashi at this historic tea house in Shibamata, Tokyo....

A small but popular spot in Setgaya selling seasonal wagashi. There are a few seats inside where you can enjoy the wagashi with coffee or...

About Shirakawa-go/Ogimachi Village The Shirakawa-go region is located in Gifu prefecture and is most famous for Ogimachi Village which...

538 steps will bring you to Kamikura Shrine 神倉神社, which is half way up Mt. Gongenyama in Wakayama prefecture. Its quite the journey but...

Naruko Onsen Town Naruko Onsen is a quaint little town surrounded by nature, and is known for its natural onsen (hot springs) and kokeshi...

Momotaro 桃太郎 "peach boy" in English, is a well-known hero in Japanese folklore. In the story a childless elderly woman finds a giant...

Tsumugi (紬) is a traditional type of cloth woven with thread made from scraps of silk that are knotted together by hand. At Tsumugi No...

Mamada Himo (間々田ひも) is a kumihimo goods shop in Tochigi prefecture where you can participate in a bracelet weaving workshop. The...

Tanashi Shrine is nestled in the western part of Tokyo, and hosts events and festivals all throughout the year. Its history dates back to...

Oya-Ji Temple in Tochigi prefecture is a unique temple that was constructed into a hole in the side of a rock cliff, and is home to a...

Lake Miyagase 宮ヶ瀬湖 is a man-made water reservoir surrounded by mountains and forests, and is a popular spot for hiking, canoeing, and...

Ryōhō-ji (了法寺) is a Buddhist temple in Hachioji, Tokyo that was established in 1489 by Keiun Nicchō (啓運日澄) for his retirement. Although...