15 Culture Koganei Park in Western Tokyo Komal Khiani The stillness of the park will make you forget that you are in Tokyo.
9 Culture Oya Temple, Near Utsunomiya Megan Page Standing in the shadows of Buddha at Oya Temple, just outside Utsunomiya city, Tochigi prefecture.
Culture Meiji Shrine's Votive Tablets Komal Khiani They are called ema and they are small wooden tablets used by worshippers to write down their prayers or wishes. The tablets ...
Activities Tiny But Beautiful: Enoshima Island Lee Yeayun Visit Enoshima; a tiny but beautiful island with spectacular views and only a short train ride from Tokyo!
12 Culture Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple, Chiba Jessica A Paje Jorakuzan Mantokuji Temple in Tateyama, Chiba, is where you can find the statue of reclining Buddha tucked away on a hill sur...
Accommodation Oakhouse Comfort Tama Plaza James Rodrigues Comfort Tama Plaza is one of the premier locations of Oakhouse's Guesthouse network, and with good reason.
Shopping Things to do near the Ghibli Museum Jerome Lee Kichijōji is a western suburb of Musashino, Tokyo, a slightly gentrified area with a dizzying array of hip cafes and cool bou...
7 Culture Tokyo Textures Jerome Lee Tokyo's metropolitan area boasts some incredible architecture in the area, especially Shibuya, Omotesando, Shinjuku and Roppo...
12 Transportation Cruise Ship Hikawa Maru Justin Velgus The Hikawa Maru is a cruise ship docked in Yokohama Bay. The cultural asset makes a great outing and is easily accessible bei...