Transportation Transit Guide: JR Kansai Area Pass Joanna Ligon The JR Kansai Area Pass is a convenient and budget-friendly ticket for exploring western Japan. It provides unlimited travel ...
Activities Nishiyama Park and Road Station Amanda Ho A large local extensive park with a zoo and adventurous children play area.
Culture "Tenpyo Roman-kan" Gold Museum Justin Velgus The “Tenpyo Roman-kan”（天平ろまん館）is a museum that introduces the history and culture of Japan’s gold, which was first di...
30 Culture Wood Crafts of Japan Elena Lisina A variety of wood products are found in Japan. Furniture, traditional shoes, dishes, musical instruments, lamps, souvenirs an...
Culture Amabiki Kannon Temple Elizabeth S Rakuhoji, also known as Amabiki Kannon, or the Rain-drawing Kannon, is reknowned for cherry blossoms in spring, and hydrangea...
Food "Pub The Swan" in Sendai Justin Velgus "Pub The Swan" is a small Irish themed standing bar located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture across from the Disney Store. It off...
Activities Visiting Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama Andrea Hinojosa Enjoy one of the most fun afternoons with some friendly monkeys
Culture Otsu: Oddly Overshadowed Arlene Bastion Otsu has its own merits including Lake Biwa and shrines significant to Buddhist-Shinto origins. It need not be overshadowed a...
Activities Dream Pool Kawachi Stacy Kurokawa No matter what the weather, you can refresh at Dream Pool Kawachi. It is under a dome roof, half-encircled by glass. Between ...
Culture Ninja Pocket Wi-Fi Hyunjung Hexa Koo Don't want to buy a SIM card in Japan but need internet access? Ninja Wi-Fi may be your answer.
