7 Activities Satsuma Fuji and JR's Southernmost Station, Nishi-Oyama Masayoshi Hirose Japan's map master Tadataka Ino called Banshobana Park "a place with great views of the world." Take in views at unmanned Nis...
Pizza Bar Ura-Akihabara Sherilyn Siy As the name of the restaurant suggests, Pizza Bar Ura-Akihabara is located at the back of Akihabara, or the opposite side of ...
Food Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Sendai City Veronica Carnevale Also known as the “City of Trees,” Sendai’s idyllic city center features an environment in harmony with nature. A number of r...
Culture Penny Candy Store Museum Bonson Lam Take a friend from the baby boomer generation and reminisce at this labour of love.
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Sasuke Inari Peter Oxley An atmospheric temple dedicated to the fox, messenger of the gods, Sasuke Inari Jinja is nestled in the hills of the Hidden V...
Activities Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya Kim Bergström There are a number of great planetariums in the Tokyo area, and one of them is Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya. Located a short wal...
Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell Not far from Fukushima station in Japan's northern Tohoku region, Ogura-tei is a delightful restored Japanese residence datin...
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Kim Bergström Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in ear...
Culture English Gardens in Japan Kim Bergström A number of gardens in Japan draw inspiration from English gardens in their design. This guide provides a brief introduction ...
Wonderful Nature Village Hydrangea Festival 2026 Kim Bergström Wonderful Nature Village is located in Akiruno, in the western part of Tokyo. They've been hosting an annual hydrangea festiv...
