Food Streamer Coffee Company Shana Graves Fuel your extravagant shopping day with a fix from one of the newest and best cafes in Tokyo.
Culture Yasaka-ji in Matsuyama Anonymous Yasaka-ji – Temple No. 47 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage has a festive air, despite the huge graveyard behind it. It has...
Nightlife Kamakura's Beach Bars Peter Sidell Every summer, Kamakura beach is home to dozens of funky bars and food stands right on the sand, great places for eating, drin...
Activities Shingu Kumano Shrine Mackenzie Scott Shingu Kumano Shrine’s worship hall (or nagatoko/長床) is a national important cultural asset in the Aizu-Wakamatsu area of F...
Activities Joga-shima Island Hiking Course Tomoko Kamishima Joga-shima Island is a scenic seashore resort that is only 90 minutes distance from Tokyo or 60 minutes from Yokohama.
Activities Pear-picking in Matsumoto Garden Dieu Huong Do Imagine picking the best quality pears fresh from the tree and sharing them with family or friends—definitely one of the swee...
Activities Niseko: A Powder Paradise Katou Phoenix In 2007 Niseko was named as the world's 2nd-snowiest resort. It boasts high-quality powder and luxury accommodations, just tw...
Nightlife Celebrating Oeshiki Festival - 2012 Report Lauren Jade Hill Check out one of Tokyo's Oeshiki celebrations for an insight into a 700 year tradition and vibrant Japanese culture.
Transportation Kutchan Nights: A Go-Go Bus Katou Phoenix The safest and least expensive way to travel between Hirafu and Kutchan
Culture Ryuko-ji Temple Antique Market Larry Knipfing Ryuko-ji Temple’s antique market is quite good. There is no charge, and sellers’ tables are spread out around the temple grou...