In the mountains of Miyagi lies a fox village: Zao Fox Village, to be exact. It’s a little bit out of the way, but well worth the day trip if you love foxes! Visiting Zao Fox Village This small sanctuary is full of the adorable, fluffy animals! Visitors can view these Japanese foxes up close,…
Tashirojima, or Tashiro Island, is a small island in the Miyagi prefecture in Japan, with a small population of around 50 people and over 100 cats, hence why it’s nicknamed ‘Cat Island‘. It’s a unique destination for tourists looking for something off the beaten path, and an ideal day trip via a short ferry ride…
Japan is already known for the artistic and colourful manhole covers that adorn its streets, which came into fashion in the 1980’s and frequently feature each town’s native flora and scenery. But back in 2018, Pokémon fans got a special treat – Pokémon-themed manholes (known as Pokéfuta) were introduced all across Japan as part of…