As you peruse Echizen’s traditional townhomes, shrines and temples on Teramachi Street, stop in for a bowl of soba steeped in over 600 years of history.
Around Japan, there are plenty of options to get into the Halloween Spirit. In Tokyo’s Ikebukuro District, head to an unconventional attraction that is turning up the spook factor.
Every late summer/early fall season in Japan, there are two opportunities for tsukimi, or moon-viewing. This year, the first opportunity arrives tonight, on Sept. 29 with the jugo-ya moon.
If you’re seeking an unforgettable escape that seamlessly blends tranquility with adrenaline, look no further than the exceptional Fuji Speedway Hotel.
The pair of unshaven, weary grunts slogged their way from Italy to Germany in the pages of Stars and Stripes during World War II — along with their creator, Army Sgt. Bill Mauldin.
When I was asked to do a review of Japan’s seasonal conbini (convenience store) snacks for autumn, the first thing that struck me was “responsibility.”