Nightlife Bisei Astronomical Observatory Judith Mikami Bisei Astronomical Observatory is considered one of the best locations in Japan to stargaze. Bisei Town has a lot more to of...
Nightlife Kamakura's Beach Bars Peter Sidell Every summer, Kamakura beach is home to dozens of funky bars and food stands right on the sand, great places for eating, drin...
Nightlife Beer Bar North Island Dan Traylor Enjoy Hokkaido-made craft beer and food to go with it at the Sapporo bar operated by North Island Beer
Nightlife Giraffe in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai Tomoko Kamishima 'Giraffe' is quite a casual (and relaxing) dining restaurant on the 5th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower.
Nightlife Sendai's Asakusa Laura Welch Formerly lumber dealers, then a shopping street, Sendai's Asakusa is now mainly home to izakayas and bars. It's a different t...
Nightlife Ola Tacos-Bar Michelle Montano Ola Tacos-Bar is an authentic Mexican restaurant and bar in the heart of Osaka.
Nightlife Donto Izakaya, Kagoshima Peter Sidell In Kagoshima on Japan's western Kyushu island, Donto is a typical cheap'n'cheerful Japanese izakaya dining bar, with a lively...
Nightlife Cafe Mediumtempo Tristan Scholze Smartly designed beach cafe overlooking Nagatare Beach in Imajuku, Fukuoka. "Not too quick, not too slow." Connected to Kaoi ...
Nightlife Light a Million Candles at Zojoji Yiwen Liang Held on the eve of the summer’s Solstice, the festival was first held in 2002. The event organizers hope that people can turn...
Nightlife Umeda Sky Building Garden Jeannie Gan The state-of-the-art Umeda Sky Building and its magnificent floating garden with a “million dollar view” of Osaka.