Culture Explore Nakano Broadway Peter Sidell Nakano Broadway in Tokyo boasts scores of "otaku" stores all under one roof, selling manga and anime, dolls, toys, costumes, ...
Food Date no Gyutan Laura Welch Gyutan is one of Sendai's specialties. Don't be put off by the fact that it's cow tongue - prepared with professional skill, ...
Beauty & Spa The Glass is Always Greener Hannah Bambra Nii-jima, part of the Izu archipelago and broader Tokyo prefecture, where rare koga stone is made into Polynesian inspired st...
Food Shinpei Udon Hannah Warren An udon shop with a great atmosphere and an excellent menu in central Takamatsu.
Food An Urban Oasis in Mito Elysse Hurtado Hidden in the back of a building, with only a very simply sign advertising it, is one of Mito’s best-kept secrets. Rin is an ...
Food Free Drink Refills at Mister Donut Noriko Duck Mister Donut offers free refills of hot blended coffee and hot cafe au lait to dining-in customers. This is a cost-effective ...
Culture Sanuki Udon and Ritsurin Gardens Nathan Palmer Takamatsu in Shikoku is where udon, a Chinese import, first appeared in Japan. Even today the superb local noodles draw touri...
Food Modern Ark Pharm Café, Kobe Selena Hoy While recently in Kobe's pretty Motomachi area for a day, I thought I would check out the local vegetarian food. A quick sear...
