Activities A Day at Toba Aquarium Cathy Cawood Toba Aquarium is the only place you can see dugong in Japan. It has the greatest number of different species of any aquarium ...
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Shozo Fujii Standing quietly on the eastern foot of Mt. Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
Activities Riverhead Forest Hiking Tour Bryan Baier Kawakami-mura in the mountains of southern Nara Prefecture is a place that’s really out in nature.
Transportation Taxis in Japan Edward Yagisawa Follow this guide to learn about where to get taxis in Japan and their fares.
Culture Hello Kitty Sanrio Puroland Tokyo Jessica A Paje Hello Kitty theme park, Sanrio Puroland, is located in Tama City, Tokyo. An indoor amusement park that is a sure hit among yo...
Transportation Nippon Rent-A-Car: An Easy-Breezy Way to Explore Japan Lisa Wallin Nippon Rent-A-Car is a traveler-friendly rental service that caters to visitors and residents from all over the world. There ...
Food Traveling to Japan as a Vegetarian Anne Lauenroth Traveling in Japan as a vegetarian or vegan can be challenging, so here are a few restaurant recommendations to get you started.
Accommodation Ine Boathouse Ryokan Bonson Lam At Ine there are surprises and delights in every season. In winter the mountains are blanketed by snow, and you are rewarded ...
Culture Time Out in Naoshima Bonson Lam A moment in time. What does it mean? While art and sculpture can express itself in three dimensions, how do we articulate the...
Nightlife Ceskoya Beer Pub and Live House Justin Velgus Ceskoya is a beer pub and live house located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. The Czech owner, Lumir, has created an internation...
