Food Japan’s Summer Energy Food Kim Bergström Unagi, or eel, is a popular summertime food in Japan – and it's often regarded as something that provides stamina to those wh...
Activities Kasukabe City Guide Elizabeth S Kasukabe City in Saitama Prefecture is a major junction for trains between Tokyo, Nikko, and beyond, but it's worth a stop as...
Food 5 of Tokyo's Top Pizza Restaurants Kim Bergström This guide covers some of Tokyo's best pizza spots that are worth a visit when the craving strikes.
Culture 5 Iris Gardens in the Kanto Region Kim Bergström Often seen as a sign of faith and hope, iris flowers grow in abundance across many parts of Japan in late spring and early su...
Planning Free Wi-Fi at Japan’s Convenience Stores and Cafes Veronica Carnevale Internet is an indispensable asset while traveling. Japan offers free Wi-Fi at a number of easily accessible locations, inclu...
Culture Tama City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Tama City sits at the south-western edge of Tokyo. Its history and landmarks include the Birikubo no Shii tree, the Tama New ...
Culture Ome City - History & Landmarks Sleiman Azizi Once a post station in the Edo period, Ome City is home to much history and many landmarks. These include Baba-ke Oshi Juku, ...
Activities 5 of Niigata's Best Beaches Kim Bergström Niigata Prefecture often brings up visions of ski resorts, snow, and sake - but there's plenty more to the region than just t...
Transportation 5 of Shikoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Shikoku is revered for having some incredible nature, and is often visited for the 88 temple pilgrimage route. If you're emba...
Transportation 5 of Chugoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Chugoku is the westernmost region of Honshu, and if you're traveling through the area by train there are some interesting sta...