Culture Imperial Palace East Gardens Abi Barber The Imperial Palace East Gardens are as close as many will get to the Emperor in Tokyo. They're also rather beautiful and a p...
Activities Entertainment at Yoyogi Park Nicole Bauer Throwing a frisbee, flying a kite or playing badminton in the open in the middle of Tokyo? Yes, this sounds like a typical we...
Activities Kumadani-ji in Awa-shi Phillip Nelson One of the beautiful Buddhist temples of the Shikoku 88 pilgrimage. This boasts well tended grounds and a huge wooden pagoda.
Shopping Kyoto Folding Fans Boutique Bonson Lam Unique opportunity of a lifetime to step back to Edo period with fan tossing (Tosenkyo) game with junior Geisha (Maiko) plus ...
Culture Treasure Islands - Oki Islands Nicola Jones Travel to the spectacular Oki Islands and experience an array of outdoor activities. The crystal clear blue waters around the...
Transportation Transit Guide: JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass Joanna Ligon JR East-South Hokkaido Rail Pass, the single pass that links Tokyo to Hakodate—and everywhere in between.
Culture Vintage Sailing in the Amakusa Bonson Lam Sailing on your own chartered vintage boat is just what the doctor ordered for a weekend of relaxation in the Amakusa Islands...
Culture Teshima: Mesmerizing Art in Nature Clifford Bernstein Teshima Island, a part of the Setouchi Art Island mini-archipelago in the Inland Sea
Activities Lake Chuzenji to Akechidaira Hike Nicole Bauer A short hiking trail that offers breath-taking views across Lake Chuzenji, the Kegon Falls and the famous Irohazaka winding r...
Culture Sento Imperial Palace in Kyoto Alena Eckelmann Sento Imperial Palace and Omiya Imperial Palace
