Transportation The Akai-kutsu Bus Tomoko Kamishima I think the best way to do a one-day trip in Yokohama is to get a “Minato Burari Ticket” and use it for the Akai-kutsu bus. Y...
Culture The Birthplace of Maneki Neko Emily Ikegami The little white cat that beckons you with its paw is known across Japan, and its humble origin is found right here in Tokyo.
Culture Hanta-ji Temple JapanTravel Guest Hanta-ji Temple, No. 50 of the 88 sacred temples of Shikoku, offers a sweeping view over south Matsuyama
Culture Yokohama's Kirin Beer Village Tomoko Kamishima If you are curious about Japanese beer and how it is manufactured, taking a Tasting Tour at Kirin Beer Village in Yokohama is...
Culture Yokohama’s Soji-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima The sprawling and beautiful Soji-ji Temple in Yokohama is one of the two biggest Zen temples of the Soto sect in Japan.
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 Okaido "Big Street" Shopping Arcade JapanTravel Guest Find something right up your street in the Okaido ‘Big Street’ shopping arcade, Matsuyama's liveliest shopping street.
Culture Getting to Know: Fushimi Inari Taisha Ash Fushimi Inari Taisha is a beautiful shrine that's particularly photogenic and famous - the grounds are home to thousands of r...
Food The Moon Restaurant Justin Dart Wood-fire baked pizzas with the best toppings located at an art museum at the heart of the ceramics community in Tajimi, Japan
