Accommodation Hotel Metropolitan Akita Kasia Szumna Metropolitan Akita is a three star hotel next to the Akita Station. I had a pleasure to stay in this very comfortable place a...
Food Ippudo Half-Size Ramen Alexander Voeler At Ippudo in Lumine Est in Shinjuku you can get half the size of a normal bowl of ramen.
Food The Best Udon Ever Cathy Cawood Thick udon noodles in delicious rich meat soup from Nikuju no Nantetsu will be the best udon you ever tasted!
6 Food The Detail of Kaiseki Cuisine Kim Bergström Japan's kaiseki meals are a feast for all the senses - not just the taste buds. The ornate presentation of the dishes and a f...
Shopping Shimanuki Souvenir and Kokeshi Shop Justin Velgus "Kokeshino Shimanuki" is a souvenir shop in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture which specializes in kokeshi dolls. Access via a 1...
Food Hiroshima: Food Guide Veronica Carnevale As you explore the prefecture’s natural beauty, historic temples, and urban museums and sculptures, why not also take your ta...
Culture Inu - Dogs Elena Lisina Legends and true stories show the special attitude and love of the Japanese to dogs. Among the stories are the world-famous d...
Beauty & Spa Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Oldest Hot Spring Towns Veronica Carnevale Located in Kobe, Arima Onsen is an esteemed hot spring resort in Japan. Discover the unique charms of this prestigious hot sp...
Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Kokeshi Kim Bergström Having traveled to many prefectures across Japan, there are certain souvenirs that I hold near and dear to my heart. These ar...
Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Japan Travel On yet another tiring temple visit with his mom, Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences ...
