17 Activities Plum Blossom Trail in Takao Cathy Cawood In early spring we enjoyed a hike along a well known plum blossom trail in Takao on the edge of Tokyo. We began at Takao Stat...
Transportation Driving Dreams Mike Kato Kokoro no Kintsugi 5 - The launch party for the camping car depot that is closest to central Tokyo becomes a place where natu...
13 Culture Kamoe Temple Illaura Rossiter In historic Hamamatsu in Japan's central Shizuoka Prefecture, Kamoe-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple, with a restful atmosphe...
Culture Sendai’s “For Love Or Money” Shrine Justin Velgus Nonaka Shrine is hidden among towering modern buildings in the downtown area of Sendai. People pray here for matchmaking and ...
Activities Forest Adventure Gotemba Kim Bergström Forest Adventure Gotemba is a great place to start if you'd like an adrenalin rush with your nature experience, and it's suit...
Culture Kitami Mint Memorial Museum Justin Randall Kitami was once home to 70% of the world's mint oil production. The Mint Memorial takes you back to explain the detailed hist...
Activities Spring Destinations and Events in Niigata Kim Bergström Niigata is often celebrated for its world-class winter sports, with heavy snowfall creating perfect conditions for skiing and...
Food Ain Soph Ripple [Closed] Kim Bergström Ain Soph Ripple is part of the "Ain Soph" group, that operate several vegan restaurants in Tokyo and Kyoto. This branch is al...
Culture Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2026 Elizabeth S Suginami Ward’s Asagaya neighborhood hosts one of the largest Tanabata Festival displays in Tokyo. Cruise down the covered sh...
Activities Tokyo Taxi Tour for Sake Tasting Laurier Tiernan About three weeks ago, an offer piqued my curiosity: “Take part in a taxi tour as part of the Tokyo government’s tourism prom...
