2026– date –

Meet the wild deer of Nara Park and discover their sacred connection with Kasuga Taisha, plus Todai-ji's Great Buddha, safe deer feeding rules and first-visit tips.

Discover Osaka's Dotonbori beyond the Glico sign: its centuries-old theater history, famous street food, riverside walk, Hozenji Yokocho and an easy evening route.

Kyoto's Arashiyama Bamboo Grove is just the beginning. Discover Tenryu-ji, Nonomiya Shrine and Togetsukyo Bridge, with practical walking tips.

Discover Sensoji in Asakusa through its Kannon tradition, great gates, giant straw sandals and everyday customs, with practical tips for a first visit.

Look beyond Kinkakuji’s gold to its three architectural styles, pond garden, rebuilt history and Sekkatei tea house, with practical details for a Kyoto visit.

Explore Japanese curry rice, from its journey into home kitchens to katsu curry, curry bread and the roux that makes a first pot easy to prepare.

Discover Tokyo Tower through its postwar story, observation decks, Shiba Park surroundings and changing night-time lights. A thoughtful guide to a first visit.

Visit Shibuya Crossing with a clear first-timer’s plan: find Hachiko, compare street-level and elevated views, and continue into Tokyo’s lively Center-Gai.

From shaded tea leaves to a bowl and a bamboo whisk: explore matcha, its place beside Japanese sweets, and a simple way to prepare it at home.

Look beyond Kyoto’s famous red gates to discover offerings of gratitude, fox messengers and a mountain landscape of worship at Fushimi Inari Taisha.