15 Kamakura's Yagumo Shrine Steve Morton Visit the small but very impressive Yasumo Shrine where you can immerse yourself in some of Kamakura's rich cultural heritage
12 Culture National Origami Centre Peter Sidell In central Tokyo, the National Origami Centre has exhibitions and classes about the Japanese art of paper-folding.
Culture Tokyo Jazz Festival Anas Saleh The 14th Tokyo Jazz Festival was held in the global Tokyo center next to Tokyo Station.
Activities Saitama Youth Space Science Center Keiko Kurima Saitama City Space Science Center is located in Saitama city, where Astronaut Koichi Wakata grew up.
Food Ramen-flavoured Ice Cream Allie Tan The famed Cup Noodles Museum in Yokohama is now serving up its signature flavours in ice cream form. Up on the fourth floor o...
Food Break Bread at Le Pain Quotidien Allie Tan Le Pain Quotidien serve up fresh baked goods that you have to get while they're hot!
10 Kusatsu Onsen Town at Night Cathy Cawood The heart of popular hot spring town Kusatsu Onsen is its 'hot water field', Yubatake. Surrounded by shops and restaurants, i...
Food ICHIRAN Ramen in Asakusa Tom Roseveare ICHIRAN prides itself on offering the perfect bowl of tonkotsu ramen. Check out their Asakusa store, opening in November 2015.
Accommodation The B Hotel Ochanomizu Peter Sidell Close to Akihabara in central Tokyo, the b Ochanomizu is a stylish modern hotel, convenient for shopping and transportation.
