Culture 500 Yen Boat Ride, Tochigi City Stacy Kurokawa On a sunny Sunday morning in September our family went for a walk along the Uzuma River in Tochigi City and much to our delig...
Activities Odaiba's Rainbow Bridge Ash The Rainbow Bridge links Tokyo with the man-made island of Odaiba.
Activities Island Camping in Zamami, Okinawa Lauren Jade Hill Camp by the secluded Ama beach on Zamami Island, Okinawa.
Food Ippu Udon JJ Walsh fantastic, handmade noodles served in unique & traditional Japanese surroundings
Shopping MiurArt Village has Warhol and Moore Anonymous MiurArt Village, the art gallery of the boiler maker Miura, has a couple of Warhols and a Moore. The works of founder Tamotsu...
Nightlife Sendai Oktoberfest 2026 Justin Velgus Sendai Oktoberfest is a German beer festival that comes to Sendai every year. Grab a drink and find your way to the beer hall...
Accommodation Nara Beyond the Crowds With Two Peaceful Retreats Joanna Ligon For travelers seeking a quieter side of Nara, we have several sightseeing sites that offer a glimpse into the region’s artist...
Food The Drunken Duck in Mito City Anonymous The Drunken Duck, one of the best places to eat or drink in Ibaraki, is located in Mito City (as well as a second location in...
Food CHATTERBOX CAFÉ Marunouchi Kim Bergström This January, Singapore's long-established restaurant brand CHATTERBOX opened its Japanese flagship in Marunouchi, central To...
Culture Getting Naked in Konomiya 2027 Chris Glenn There are lots of naked people running wild in the streets of the sleepy township of Konomiya, just west of Nagoya City. Stre...
