8 Culture The Gardens of Mifune Bonson Lam It's time to smell the flowers. The cherry blossoms have come and gone, but Kumamoto Prefecture in May is a wonderful place t...
Food Okanoeisen Bakery in Ueno Alexandra Dorovici Okanoeisen is a sixth generation traditional Japanese bakery dedicated to creating the finest pastries from the best local in...
6 Culture Misumi Nishikou Yui Yamaguchi Misumi Nishikou or West Port has been nominated as a World Heritage Site as a part of Kyushu & Yamaguchi for its contribution...
Accommodation Oakhouse: Shared House in Tokyo Alexandra Dorovici Oakhouse is a big residence where people get their own room, but share the kitchen, bathroom and live together. There are abo...
Food Hoeijuku Tenohana Cafe Meredith Lescoe A small, ambitious group in rural Fukui proves that it's still possible to build a life, home, and business from scratch the ...
Accommodation Staying at the Comfort Tama Plaza Suwannee Payne If you are looking for long term accommodation ranging from one month up, warm and comfortable, not far from central Tokyo, c...
Culture Sekizan Zen-in Temple, Kyoto Komal Khiani The temple grounds of Sekizan Zen-in are famous for the colorful maple trees in autumn, but it has much more than that. The t...
Shopping Shopping at T Galleria, Naha Peter Sidell Near Omoromachi monorail station in Naha, capital of Japan's Okinawa island chain, T Galleria is an elegant, high-end shoppin...
15 Culture Green Valley in Tofuku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Green Valley inside Tofuku-ji Temple: Walking up covered a wooden bridge and gentle stone steps, you will feel as if you are ...
Activities Kanabiki Waterfall Robert Van Egghen Kanabiki waterfall, one of the top 100 waterfalls in Japan, is a beautiful and refreshing day trip near Miyazu and Amanohashi...
