Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion The 2000 year old camphor tree at Oasahiko Shrine reflects Japan's veneration for its heritage trees, revering them as relig...
Culture Koto Craft Kakigori & Water Festival 2025 Kim Bergström Looking for a fun way to beat the heat in Tokyo this summer? Head to Kiba Park in Koto Ward for the Koto Craft Kakigori & Wat...
Tokyo Hotels - Where Should I Stay? Bonson Lam First time to Tokyo? This hotel guide deciphers the various Tokyo neighbourhoods, giving a guide as to where to stay, with 3...
Activities Walking on Cloud, Sea, and Sky Arlene Bastion The beauty of the Kurushima Kaikyo, part of the world's longest suspension bridge Shimanami Kaido, makes for a wonderful walk.
Japan’s New Golden Route: Samurai Edition Japan Travel Come explore this samurai-themed edition of an alternative Golden Route that departs from Tokyo before visiting Gifu, Ishikaw...
Food Morinoya: Sendai Gyutan & Sake Bonson Lam Sizzle without the smoke at this cigarette free cafe in Namba, specialising in mainstream office worker fare, including beef ...
Activities Sporu Shinagawa Oimachi Róisín Finnerty From escape rooms to surf pools, Shinagawa's newly opened sports complex Sporu is sure to be an unforgettable experience in T...
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life...
Accommodation Tokyo Heritage Hostel at Toco Febry Fawzi Looking for affordably priced accommodation that provides a peaceful yet lively atmosphere too? Toco Guesthouse may be your b...