Culture Kamakura’s Egara-tenjin Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Because Michizane was a plum lover, Egara-tenjin is adorned with plum blossom: the wooden gate, paper lanterns, a purificati...
Accommodation Kuramaguchi-An Vacation Rental Cathy Cawood For two to four people a vacation rental like Kuramaguchi-An offers a lot more space, freedom and convenience than a hotel at...
Accommodation Oakhouse: Shared House in Tokyo Alexandra Dorovici Oakhouse is a big residence where people get their own room, but share the kitchen, bathroom and live together. There are abo...
Transportation Kii Tanabe Station Virginia Gonzalez Kii Tanabe Station, operated by the JR West railway company, connects Tanabe to all the coastal cities in Wakayama, as well a...
Food World Kitchen Samurai Restaurant Todd Wojnowski World Kitchen Samurai is an Indian restaurant in Tokorozawa that puts a creative spin on its food and atmosphere. It is a jaz...
Area Yamagata City Alena Eckelmann Yamagata City and Yamagata Prefecture share the same name: "mountain shape". Yamagata City is surrounded by mountains indeed ...
Shopping Sakaimachi Street, Otaru Chris Barnes Sakaimachi street in central Otaru is a must see when visiting Otaru. Fresh seafood, beautiful glassware shops, tasty sweet s...
Culture Tenryuji at Sagano Kyoto Justin Velgus Tenryuji, the Temple Of the Heavenly Dragon, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Arashiyama/Sagano district of Kyoto. It i...
Accommodation Freedom Inn, Hanazono, Niseko Nicole Bauer The Freedom Inn in Hanazono, Niseko, is a fantastic place to stay if you love skiing: top location, cosy atmosphere and genui...
Culture Kinkaku-ji Katrina Webber The Golden Pavilion is on of the most recognized sights in Japan. See the gold-leafed structure in all its glory.
