Culture Rikugien Gardens in Komagome Mackenzie Scott Tokyo’s Rikugien Gardens, just a short walk from Komagome Station on the Yamanote line, is a serene oasis in the big city.
Shopping Baizan-Gama Pottery Anonymous Baizan-Gama Pottery stands at the foot of a mountain in Tobe. Here, Tobe-yaki pottery is still made by hand, and you can see ...
Activities Fudo Waterfall Justin Dart Deep in Tsukechi Gorge is a waterfall called “Fudo taki”; the “unmoving waterfall”. How can a moving object so beautiful be “...
Nightlife Comfort food at Kozato Justin Dart Keichan is one of the more famous dishes in Kashimo and one of more popular places to eat it is Kozato, a family operated at-...
Culture Ishidan Marathon at Mount Haguro 2025 Rashaad Jorden The Ishidan Marathon is an event held in Haguro that takes runners to the summit of Mount Haguro.
Culture Slug Festival 2025 Justin Dart A festival in rural Nakatsugawa dedicated to a monk and a mystery of nature on the anniversary of a death connected to forbid...
Accommodation Hotel Limani in Ushimado Town Judith Mikami Hotel Limani has been a focal point for the town of Ushimado. People stay for the relaxing and beautiful atmosphere. Memories...
Shopping Kamakura Ryotan Minami Tanaka As a longtime resident of Kamakura, I would like to introduce to you one of my favorite antique shops. Kamakura Ryotan is a s...
Food Yokohama’s Brasserie Artisan Tomoko Kamishima The owner Chef of Brasserie Artisan, Mr. Sato, feels that his guests should be totally satisfied So, he offers up tasty fare...
Shopping Cleo Hair International JJ Walsh Staff are internationally minded and trained in New York so they speak English and are good with all hair types and treatment...