Culture Koganei Koen Helen Langford Sports, history, barbecues... A fun day out at Koganei Koen for the whole family.
Culture Niimi City Samurai Parade 2026 Judith Mikami Niimi City Samurai Parade a 300 year tradition that is celebrated every year on October 15th. A festival that brings the loca...
Shopping A Two-day Trip to Kawagoe, Saitama Sonia Ortiz A two day trip in "Little Edo": traditional warehouses, floats and candy in Kawagoe, Saitama
Activities Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Peter Sidell One of Japan's finest aquariums, Churaumi boasts a wide-ranging collection of sea creatures from the waters around Okinawa, i...
Food Ivy Place in Shibuya Anonymous Ivy Place--Finally a restaurant serving a western style breakfast, and in my favorite part of town, Daikanyama!
Food Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki Paul Walsh You haven't done Hiroshima if you haven't done Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki! Pull up a seat at the hotplate, watch the show an...
Food Okayama Doppo Beer Judith Mikami Okayama City micro-brewer Doppo Beer makes a great selection of beer for all seasons. Muscat, peach, dark and white chocolat...
Food Hakkon Anonymous Hakkon is an elegant Chinese restaurant in central Matsuyama that serves beautifully prepared, authentic food at reasonable p...
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
Culture Nishiwaki Beach near Ushimado Judith Mikami A beach area that has the usual attractions of sand and swimming. But the views of Shodoshima Island as well as the coast of ...
