What do you mean you’re only going to Japan’s Miyajima Island to see the floating torii gate – there’s another quirky hidden gem to be found if you know where to look! The giant rice scoop!
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Gundam & Godzilla at Kanazawa’s Quirkiest Temple
If you’re researching a trip to Kanazawa, you might think the title of Kanazawa’s most quirkiest temple, belongs to Myouryuji – aka the Ninja Temple – which is full of secret rooms, hidden passageways and traps designed to catch enemies attacking anyone inside, but no… while Myouryuji is a must- see, in my opinion, Kanazawa’s …
How to Visit Nagaro, Japan’s Famous Scarecrow Village
Located high in the hills of Japan’s Iya Valley, Scarecrow Village, officially known as Nagaro, is a moving, eerie, and must-see destination for anyone interested in the unusual and fun sights of Japan – but how exactly do you get there? Here’s how we did it on our recent trip
17 Fun & Unusual Things to Spot at Nagano’s Zenkoji Temple
Zenkoji temple in Nagano is one of Japan’s most important spiritual places, but the grounds and the nearby sub-temples surrounding it are also full of fun and unusual sights. Here are 17 things to look out for.
The Gorilla-Topped Convenience Store of Sangenjaya, Tokyo
Godzilla isn’t the only giant fella to adorn a building in Tokyo. You’ll also find a giant gorilla if you know where to look. And we do…
Where to Try Fire Ramen in Kyoto & What to Expect
Things you usually don’t expect the chef to do to your bowl of ramen in Japan include setting light to it but, at Menbaka Fire Ramen in Kyoto, that’s why you’re there. Here’s everything you need to know to join in the fun. I arrive at the small Kyoto restaurant famous for fire ramen a …
Sanatorium – Fukuoka’s Most Curious Cafe.
It’s not unusual for someone to wake up one day and decide to start a cafe, however, few people would then decide to theme that cafe around a hospital ward complete with a scan of their own brain as part of the decor, but not everyone is Fukuoka-based artist Sumi Takamasa – and not every cafe is the Sanatorium WONDER MUSEUM.
What are Billiken – And Why is Osaka Full of Them?
Billiken are little fat tummied, smiley statues that you’ll find all over Osaka – but why? That’s what we wanted to know too – so we found out.
12 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Kokura, Western Japan
Kokura is a fascinating city in Western Japan. Saved, through chance, by destruction from atomic bomb, it has castles, pufferfish dinners – and an entire museum full of toilets. Check out our guide to the fun and unusual things to do in Kokura.
28 Fun and Unusual Things to do in Fukuoka
Fukuoka in Western Japan is Japan’s seventh biggest city, but despite this when you look for suggestions of things to do in Fukuoka not much comes up – so we decided to change that and find the most fun and unusual things to do in Fukuoka.