All You Need to Know about Izakaya Izumi Kershaw Izakaya is a Japanese bar/restaurant with a friendly and social atmosphere. The izakaya means "dine-in sake shop" literally t...
Planning Five Things To Know Before You Travel Serena Ogawa You've read plenty of lists of what you need to take with you to Japan, but what about what you don't need?
Culture Giant Buddha Statue in Fukushima Sarah Chaney Climb a 57-meter statue in Fukushima Prefecture, or relax in the garden with different flowers blooming throughout the year.
Food Vegan Ramen in Kyoto Anonymous With the growing popularity of veganism, particularly in Japan, vegans can now enjoy ramen at both entirely vegan and vegan-f...
Culture Nostalgic Nijo Pete Martin A visit to the Shogun's Palace. An extract from “Revolutions: Wandering and wondering on a sabbatical year”.
Food Makishi Public Market Jaclynn Seah Stop at Makishi Public Market to soak up Naha's traditional market vibes and have some fresh Okinawan cuisine
Fukui Prefecture: A Gateway to the Prehistoric Past and the Present’s Charms Veronica Carnevale Located in central Japan along the country’s western coast, Fukui Prefecture is an off-the-beaten-path destination that offer...
Culture Tanzan Shrine in Nara Bryan Baier With it's unique 16th century 13-story pagoda and many other beautiful and historic buildings, a mountaintop location and lot...
Activities Iya Fureai Park Mandy Bartok Iya Fureai Park offers picnic facilities, campsites and a unique monorail in the gorgeous scenery of the Nishi Iya Valley.
Shopping Sun to Moon Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Sun to Moon is a big shopping centre with stores selling fash...
