Culture Nikko’s Yunoko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Yunoko Lake is a 3km round lovely lake in inner Nikko. A good walking trail circles the shore, and rental boats are available...
Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station...
Activities Minakami River Rafting Rufus Starbuck Riding the rapids through the Gunma mountains on a whitewater rafting tour on the Tone River. First part of a full day of adv...
10 Culture Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura Josef Diermair Engakuji is known for its Zen. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers.
Food Sometaro in Kamakura David Maher Delicious “teppanyaki” in the heart of the ancient capital of Kamakura.
Activities Tama Zoo Brandon Heal No matter how old I feel, I'll always be a little kid inside the confines of a great zoo, and Tama Zoo is a great one indeed,...
Food Zama's Coffee Note Carrie Jacobs Coffee lovers must sample the house roasted, fresh brew at Coffee Note
12 Activities Daibutsu Hiking Trail, Kamakura Adeline Ong Visit the shrines in Kamakura via the Daibutsu hiking trail where you can enjoy nature above the hustle and bustle of the city
Activities Kappabashi Street, Taito-ku Michael Kaplan A great place to look at fake food or for restaurant displays as well as pottery, tableware, cookware, and everything you nee...
Shopping Yokohama Port Opening Bazaar 2026 Christopher Harley The Port of Yokohama opened as an international port in 1859 and there is evidence of this all over the city and port area.
