12 Kyoto's Gosho Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing Not all temples and shrines are big and beautiful. Some are small and poor but still loved by locals. Gosho Hachimangu Shrine...
Activities Free Wi-Fi in Sendai Justin Velgus International visitors can be granted a two week free Wi-Fi pass through multiple locations in Miyagi. A small but growing nu...
Food Honke Yamabiko Restaurant - Nikko Todd Wojnowski Honke Yamabiko is a wonderful noodle shop conveniently located next to the World Heritage shrines and temples in Nikko. Stop ...
Food Sendai Gyutan: Cow, Tongue... Love Justin Velgus Gyutan, or grilled beef tongue, is a delicacy of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. First invented after WWII, the food quickly becam...
15 Ultimate Guide to Osaka Castle: 13 Takako Sakamoto Osaka Castle 13: The final exploration of Osaka Castle begins at Sengan Yagura Turret's huge stones and ends at Otemon Gate a...
10 Tokyo in the Rain Imogen Riethmuller Tokyo may have a hot and humid summer, but late June and early July are also the rainy season. The rain offers an opportunity...
10 Culture Narita-san Park Imogen Riethmuller Escape the crowds of Naritasan Temple by stepping into Naritasan Park (Narita-san Kōen). In summer, the park was beautiful, w...
Culture Naritasan Shinshōji Temple Imogen Riethmuller The Naritasan Temple is well worth a visit, and not just for those filling in time while waiting for a plane. The temple grou...
Iriya Morning Glory Festival Tomoko Kamishima Iriya Morning Glory Festival: Celebrate summer with 200 colorful flower & food stands
