Culture Koganei Koen Helen Langford Sports, history, barbecues... A fun day out at Koganei Koen for the whole family.
Shopping Nikko Edo Wonderland Stacy Kurokawa "The only place to experience living history and culture of Edo period Japan,” boasts the brochure. “Watch out, folks!” it co...
Culture Tosho-gu Shrine's Secret Magic - 3 Tomoko Kamishima Enshu secretly introduced various Western styles into Tosho-gu. The three main techniques he used in there were: Perspective,...
Food Far East Kitchen, Utsunomiya Stacy Kurokawa At Utsunomiya's Far East Cafe, the staff smiles, and the desserts and shaved ice (kaki gori) made our visit delightful.
Culture Discovering Ibaraki: Flavors of the Sea, Stories of the Land Joanna Ligon Here’s an ideal itinerary for experiencing Ibaraki’s finest flavors and most stunning sceneries.
Food Discover a Side to Fukushima You’ve Never Seen Ryan Noble For a side of Fukushima you've never seen before, visit Iwaki. Taste local seafood dishes, explore Fukushima's aquarium, and ...
Izumo: Japan’s Hidden Heart of Tradition, Nature, and Spirituality Thomas Kruse As the plane makes its final approach to Izumo over Lake Shinji, sweeping views of misty, rolling mountains appear through th...
Food Sushi Matsumoto Enjoy meticulously prepared sushi at Matsumoto, best accompanied by their fine selection of sake. Although none of the staff ...
Accommodation Izu Kogen: Japan’s Most Dog-Friendly Destination Veronica Carnevale Izu has earned the nickname “Inu Kogen”—inu being dog in Japanese—because of its multitude of accommodations and activities ...
Activities Mother Farm Mother Farm (マザー牧場, Mother Bokujō) is more than just a farm, it's a vast piece of land housing a large variety of animal...
