Activities The John Lennon Museum Allan Murphy Construction of the John Lennon Museum in Omiya, Saitama (near Tokyo), began in 1998 and the museum opened on October 9, 2000...
Shopping Nikka Whisky Distillery Sendai Justin Velgus Masataka Taketsuru opened his second whisky distillery in Miyagikyo, Sendai in 1969. Today vistors enjoy free tours and sampl...
Activities Ishigaki – Sunny Okinawa Island Alena Eckelmann Think of Okinawa and images of sandy, white beaches and of sub-tropical flowers spring to mind. This is exactly what you will...
Culture Fukui: Ichijodani Asakura Ruins Takako Sakamoto Ichijodani Asakura Family Ruins were once the castle town of the lord of Echizen (Fukui), the Asakura clan. It was attacked a...
Culture Ryoan-ji Temple Ryoanji Temple is home to Japan’s most famous Zen stone garden and one of Kyoto’s most iconic scenes. Believed to be built ba...
Culture Atami MOA Museum of Art Tomoko Kamishima Atami MOA Museum of Art: Enjoy Ogata Korin’s famous plum tree painting and real plum blossoms in February
Nightlife Kento's Live House, Roppongi Andrew Ng Your guide to Kento's live house in Roppongi. Rock 'n' roll and oldies music with a touch of Motown for good measure.
Activities How to Get Free Wi-Fi in Osaka Bonson Lam Providers of free Wi-Fi include Osaka City Tourism and West Japan Railway Company: This is mainly confined to key train stati...
Accommodation Toyoko Inn Shinagawa Takanawaguchi Bonson Lam Toyoko Inn Shinagawa is just five minutes’ walk from the Western exit of the railway station, perfect if you are lugging your...
Culture Enoshima-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Enoshima-jinja Shrine, which consists of three smaller shrines, is generally regarded as the holy place for Benten, one of th...
