14 Culture Samurai Experience with Abe Faction Saber Way Tom Roseveare Join samurai champion, Yoshihiro Abe, in this interactive workshop, The Samurai Experience, in Yamagata city.
Hayama’s Scapes “The Suite” Tomoko Kamishima Hayama’s Scapes “The Suite” in Hayama is a cool (Morito Kaigan) beachside restaurant/hotel with a great view.
Planning Tokyo's Shinagawa City Ward Sleiman Azizi Shinagawa City is far more than its harbour views and role as a serious transportation hub. The city is replete with cultural...
Food Onwa Yakiniku Tom Roseveare Onwa Tsukuba is the second branch of the gourmet yakiniku brand, born in Tochigi's Utsunomiya.
Culture Naha City Museum of History Bonson Lam Naha museum may seem as dry as the sixty year old librarian who lorded over you in elementary school, but this little town th...
8 Food Pizzeria Vento E Mare Niigata Kim Bergström Pizzeria Vento e Mare is on a Niigata backstreet and offers delicious woodfire oven pizza as their menu staple. They also hav...
Shopping Canal City Mall Kim Bergström The Canal City Mall is more than just a shopping center - it's a destination in itself. The unique architecture and use of gr...
Culture Oyama Mountain Hiking Rey Waters Hiking Mt Oyama, a one-day trip featuring lots of history, temples/shrines, and good food.
Culture Chasing Cherry Blossoms Audrey Foo The Japanese go insane over cherry blossom season and now I know why. Here's what it's like to do hanami in Japan.
11 Activities The Momijis of Shosenkyo Reynald Ventura Taking advantage of the government’s Go to Travel Campaign, I took a day-trip to Shosenkyo Gorge in Yamanashi. The momijis we...
