Activities Cycling the Tamagawa Aric Denfield The banks of the lazy Tamagawa (Tama River) offer respite from Tokyo crowds, and easy-to-cycle paths make for a perfect getaw...
Activities Natural Beauty of Shikine-jima Nicole Bauer Shikine-jima, an island about 150km south of Tokyo, is perfect for a relaxed time surrounded by crystal clear waters and beau...
Shopping Galerie Nichido in Ginza Kyle Hedlund Galerie Nichido was one of the 1st galleries in Japan to focus on Western-influenced art. Since 1928 it has shown works from ...
Shopping Visiting Ghibli Museum in Mitaka Miwa Kaneoya The Ghibli Museum in Mitaka, Tokyo is a Mecca for Japanese anime created by the well-known animator, Hayao Miyazaki.
Food Uni-sei: Fresh Seafood Restaurant Minami Tanaka Uni-Sei is famous for its fresh seafood. The taste of the fresh fish or shellfish taken from the sea in front of the restaura...
Culture Kiyosumi Tei-en Garden Peter Sidell Kiyosumi Tei-en is a beautiful traditional stroll-garden just minutes from central Tokyo, its large pond and lush greenery cr...
Culture Hiratsuka Tanabata 2026 Lauren Jade Hill Celebrate the ancient legend of Tanabata in Kanagawa's coastal town Hiratsuka.
Activities Yokohama Museum of Art Peter Sidell Yokohama Museum of Art is one of Japan's largest, with a range of special exhibitions and pieces from its impressive collecti...
Culture Yokosuka's Tsukuihama Kankou Nouen Abby Rodriguez Would you like to eat as much freshly picked fruits like strawberries as you like?
Culture Yamate History Archives Tomoko Kamishima One of the preserved buildings, the Yamate History Archives (Shiryo-kan 山手資料館 ) now acts as an archive of the old Yamate...
