Activities Rokugo Shrine Rory Jackson This suburban shinto shrine is dedicated to Hachiman, the protector of the Japanese, and hosts a nice sense of peace.
Food Bincho Ohgiya in Zoshiki Karin Wu A fun izakaya to go to with friends and family just around the corner from Oakhouse Kamata
Transportation Ikebukuro Station Elizabeth Wormald A quick look at the world's third busiest train station, can you handle the crowds?
Culture Touring Tsukiji's Outer Market Joan Lambert Bailey A tour of Tsukiji's Outer Market offers a delicious inside look at a Tokyo institution.
Culture Oyamazumi Shrine Treasure Hall Anonymous The Oyamazumi Shrine National Treasure Hall holds a fine collection of ancient samurai weaponry, armour and shrine statuary.
Culture Wa Rasse Nebuta House in Aomori Justin Velgus Wa Rasse Nebuta House is the perfect opportunity to see Nebuta for those unable to visit during Aomori's famous festival. Se...
Activities Touring Chiba’s Green Landscape Sue Ann Kunath On a sunny morning we set out on our motorbike to drive to Katsuura, a small fishing port on the Pacific Coast of Chiba and t...
Culture Zama's Hidden Gem - Yatoyama Park Carrie Jacobs If what your after is bird songs, blossoms and mountain views then spend a day in Zama Yatoyama Park (an ecology reserve).
Food Sugimura Justin Dart A cozy little handmade soba shop only five minutes from Nakatsugawa station by foot.
Shopping Motomachi Shopping Street Yumi Imai Motomachi shopping street in Yokohama is a slightly winding road, which invites you to walk slowly and take in the windows of...
