7 Culture Kamakura’s Kaizoji Temple Steve Morton For anyone wanting to venture a little off the beaten track, be sure to visit Kamakura’s Kaizoji Temple where you will find m...
Planning Meeting Locals the Easy Way With Ili Eliza Johnson Getting over the language barrier and making friends in Japan.
Activities Fairytale Experiences at Nukumori-no-mori rachel teo Nukumori-no-mori is a mystical, woodland village that makes you feel like you’ve wandered into a fairytale land. There are li...
Bath Encounters Anne Lauenroth Taking the Plunge: the story of two Westerners falling in love with Japanese bathhouses and Couchsurfing in Japan.
Food Salvatore Cuomo Logan Williamson Salvatore Cuomo is a causal Italian restaurant offering fresh pizza and an upscale atmosphere.
Activities Forest Therapy Alena Eckelmann Forest Therapy has gained popularity internationally in recent years as a recognized health management practice. The roots of...
Culture Meet a Traditional Japanese Pottery Craftsman Yoshi Hirasawa Deep in the mountains of Matsuda (Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture), Yasuro Yamamoto is still refining his art. At ...
7 Shimo Amakusa Ferry Bonson Lam The ferries operating between the various prefectures in Kyushu are a reminder that you are living on an island, making them ...
9 Accommodation The Okura Tokyo Peter Lin The Okura Tokyo is a beautiful modern hotel in quiet Toranomon. It has a retro feel but is modern in amenities and with exce...
Activities Aso-Kuju National Park Ignatius Koh The Aso-Kuju National Park in Kyushu and the magnificent bowl-shaped caldera of Mount Aso is a spectacular sight to behold. H...
