Area Chuo Tom Roseveare Chuo City, located in the heart of Tokyo, is a lively ward that seamlessly balances modernization and tradition. Chuo’s busin...
Area Ikebukuro Chris White Gritty or charming? Ikebukuro is probably my favourite area of the city. Often derided as the 'ugly sister' of Tokyo, it is r...
Accommodation Guide to Japan's Love Hotels JJ Nakao Learn more about the modern love hotel industry, and a great resource for travellers. Find out why love hotels are a great op...
Area Kobe Benjamin Stock Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. Its long history as a port city, concentration o...
Area Imabari Anonymous Near the port in Imabari (今治市, Imabari-shi) is a huge, beautifully made ship’s propeller displayed as sculpture. It looks ...
Accommodation The Bathhouses of Shibu Onsen Linka Wade Shibu Onsen in Nagano Prefecture is a lovely onsen town in a gorgeous natural area. But it also has something more to offer -...
Area Akihabara Michael Kaplan Akihabara (秋葉原) is the premiere shopping area for electronics, anime, computer and otaku goods in Japan. Are you looking f...
Accommodation Top 10 Traditional Stays in Rural Japan Veronica Carnevale Japan’s countryside, much of which is frozen in times past, is the perfect environment to pause and look inward. The abundant...
Accommodation Grand Nikko Awaji Island Resort Bonson Lam Yumebutai is the stage where dreams take place. In ancient times, the indigenous people had the idea of Dreamtime. It is a ti...
Area Harajuku Ignatius Koh Step into the world of youth subculture and quirky fashion in Harajuku, where you will be greeted by groups of teenagers in t...
