13 Yumemigasaki Zoo in Kawasaki Michael Williams Red pandas, monkeys, zebras and more in this free zoo, situated half an hour away from Tokyo.
Odaiba: A Glimpse Into the Future Gonzague Gay-Bouchery Also known as the official beach of Tokyo, Odaiba’s construction was initially started to protect Tokyo with a series of six ...
Beauty & Spa Tranquility in Kusatsu Brittany Rock Welcome to a village where the water steams and forms pools as it seeps from the ground around every corner. Considered among...
6 Cape Inubosaki, Chiba's Great Spot Keigetsu Watanabe Visiting Cape Inubosaki at the eastern edge of the Kanto region, we can see spectacular views surrounded on three sides by bl...
14 Yokohama's Gumyoji Night Sakura Steve Morton Traditionally popular for its daytime cherry blossoms, Yokohama`s Ookagawa River Festival is equally impressive at night wher...
Culture Nezu Shrine–Return to Ancient Days Tomoko Kamishima Nezu Shrine is constantly visited by worshipers throughout the year. But especially during the azalea season in April, huge n...
28 Food Yoshu Shonin Ramen Tom Roseveare Yoshu Shonin (揚州商人) has been bringing Chinese-style ramen to Japan since 1990, now stretching to 34 outlets across the Ka...
7 Kusatsu Onsen Street Peter Sidell In the hot-spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma Prefecture, Onsen Street is a charming narrow lane of traditional shops ...
Food Burger Mania Mandy Bartok Burger Mania serves up fresh off the griddle American-style burgers in the center of Tokyo.
6 Culture Peony Garden at Ueno Toshogu Mandy Bartok The peony garden at Ueno Toshogu Shrine opens for only a month in early spring and welcomes visitors to enjoy the various peo...