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 Kawaguchiko Varsha Vaswati This beautiful lake lapping at the base of Mt.Fuji provides for some perfect views and a perfect day out exploring history, c...
Activities Hoozuki Matsuri 2026 JJ Walsh Small, local festival with great, friendly atmosphere that is fun for kids and families held every July in Ushita
Activities Osu Kannon Antique Fair Chris Glenn The Osu area of Nagoya City is always worth a look, particularly on the 18th and 28th of every month, as there’s the added at...
Food La Prima Vorta Nate Hill La Prima Vorta is one of those restaurants that leaves you feeling like you might not ever experience food like that anywhere...
Activities Miraikan in Odaiba Abi Barber Science really can be fun at Miraikan, the Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation on Odaiba
Activities Cycling the Tamagawa Aric Denfield The banks of the lazy Tamagawa (Tama River) offer respite from Tokyo crowds, and easy-to-cycle paths make for a perfect getaw...
Activities Fukuchiyama City Zoo Bonson Lam Fukuchiyama City Zoo is the only zoo in Northern Kansai, featuring family friendly facilities where you can interact and feed...
Food Hinata Shizuku Kaiseki Restaurant Paul Arenson-Kawano A variety of subtle flavors and textures in a beautifully arranged multi-course kaiseki lunch or dinner
Activities Natural Beauty of Shikine-jima Nicole Bauer Shikine-jima, an island about 150km south of Tokyo, is perfect for a relaxed time surrounded by crystal clear waters and beau...
