Activities Shinkiro Road Gaurav Raja Dahal Also known as Shinkiro road, the Uozu Coastline Cycling Route runs from Kyoden to Mirageland along the city’s coastline.
Culture Amabie Against Covid-19 Sherilyn Siy Since the spread of the Covid-19 virus, a strange mermaid-like character began trending in Japan. Called amabie, this Japanes...
Food Oizumi Kojo Kim Bergström Located in the Nishi-Azabu area of Tokyo, Oizumi Kojo is part-restaurant and part-grocery store with a focus on organic and p...
Shopping Shimanuki Souvenir and Kokeshi Shop Justin Velgus "Kokeshino Shimanuki" is a souvenir shop in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture which specializes in kokeshi dolls. Access via a 1...
Culture Sendai’s “For Love Or Money” Shrine Justin Velgus Nonaka Shrine is hidden among towering modern buildings in the downtown area of Sendai. People pray here for matchmaking and ...
Food "Pub The Swan" in Sendai Justin Velgus "Pub The Swan" is a small Irish themed standing bar located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture across from the Disney Store. It off...
Activities 5 Spots for Fall Color in Kanagawa Kim Bergström Kanagawa Prefecture is home to numerous popular destinations including Yokohama, Kamakura, Hakone, and Odawara. It's also hom...
Food Common Well Cafe Kim Bergström The city of Melbourne in Australia is renowned for its cafe culture, and a newly-opened cafe in Kyoto aims to emulate this, j...
Area Kanazawa Tom Roseveare Journey into old Japan and walk among the shadows of samurai and geisha. Kanazawa (金沢), located just two and a half hours f...
Food Tom and Jerry Cafe Kim Bergström For a limited time this autumn, two pop up cafes dedicated to the cartoon duo Tom and Jerry will be taking place in Tokyo and...
