Culture Tokaido Tale Chris Glenn People, merchandise & culture traversed the Tokaido by foot, stopping at the government designated post towns & checkpoints a...
Activities Inuyama Historical Museum Annex Chris Glenn The world’s first “robot” was a clockwork wooden mechanical doll propelled by a series of gears and pulleys powered by a woun...
Accommodation Hotel Crown Palais Hamamatsu Stefanus Husin Located in Hamamatsu City, Hotel Crown Palais boasts Western and Japanese-style rooms, a large pool, a sauna, bar and range o...
Food Sendai hand-roasted Senbei Crackers Justin Velgus Sendai Kouren Honpo is a store specializing in hand made senbei crackers. With five tasty flavors and just a five minute walk...
Accommodation Hotel Crown Palais Chiryu Michael Williams A mere two minute walk away from Chiryu station, this hotel holds enough inside that it isn't just perfect for a day trip of ...
Nightlife IL Pulcinella Trattoria and Bar Bonson Lam Located between Kyoto and Amanohashidate, the gateway to the Tamba mountains is full of surprises. Just a stone’s throw from ...
Culture Chikubu Island, Lake Biwa Charlotte Griffiths In the centre of Lake Biwa is the tiny island of Chikubu, full of temples, trees and plate throwing to make wishes come true.
Transportation JR East: From Kanagawa to Matsumoto Jerome Lee The route from Nagatsuta Station (Kanagawa) to Matsumoto Station (Nagano) is completely covered by the JR East pass, and visi...
Culture Firefly Viewing in Uji Charlotte Griffiths From late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A shor...
Activities Honmarukaikan Justin Velgus The Honmarukaikan is a museum built atop the former site of Sendai castle. Guests can view period artefacts and models, and e...
