13 Culture Futarasan Chugushi Shrine in Snow Todd Wojnowski Futarasan Chugushi is a beautiful shrine on the shores of Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. Its beauty is magnified...
8 Otawara Sakura Buttsuke Dale A. Brown Otawara Sakura Buttsuke, held each year, commemorates the joining of the 9 cities, villages, and towns that now make up Otawa...
9 The Vibe Bar Wild One in Shibuya Jessica A Paje The Vibe Bar Wild One located in Shibuya, Tokyo, and is a risqué bar designed specifically for women and couples to enjoy. Wh...
13 Transportation Umi-Hotaru Island in Tokyo Bay Tom Roseveare Welcome to the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line (or Tokyo Wan Aqua Line), which bridges the gap between Kanagawa and southern Chiba.
Food Taco Bell Opens in Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Taco Bell is a popular Mexican fast food chain from the U.S. that is now open in Shibuya.
Food Yurakucho's Sanchoku Inshokugai Tom Roseveare At Yurakucho's Sanchoku Inshokugai, a small group of restaurants have been bringing regional specialities and cuisine to the ...
Culture Hachiko Statue University of Tokyo Jessica A Paje The second Hachiko statue in Tokyo was unveiled March 2015 and depicts the reunion of the loyal Akita Inu and his master Prof...
9 Activities Kusatsu Nettaikan Peter Sidell In the hot-spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma prefecture, the Nettaikan is a dome filled with tropical birds and animals.
15 Stunning Sakura at Ueno Park George Popescu Hanami at its best at Ueno Park, Tokyo: Walk around the small lake near the park, eat many delicious Japanese dishes from the...