Activities Sapporo Sky Garden Noriko Duck You may be surprised to find a large grass-covered garden in the middle of the urban jungle close to Sapporo Station.
8 Culture Public Art in Shimizu Peter Sidell In the streets of Shimizu, a suburb of Shizuoka in central Japan, you'll find a range of interesting, sometimes unusual statu...
Food Ippudo Ramen Tom Roseveare Ippudo (一風堂) is one of the most recognised names in the ramen world, having replicated the success of its Hakata-born tonk...
7 Mimuroto Temple in Uji Yuko Hagihara Close to Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the historic town of Uji is home to Mimuroto Temple, a popular early summer destina...
Culture Tokyo Photographic Art Museum Jerome Lee Tokyo Photographic Art Museum (TOP Museum), formerly known as the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography, reopens its doors...
Activities Motopia Amusement Park at Suzuka Robb McKenna At Suzuka Circuit in Japan's Mie Prefecture, Motopia is an amusement park ideal for young children, with fun rides, on-site h...
Food Omicho Market in Kanazawa Mandy Bartok Get a close-up glimpse of Kanazawa's "kitchen" at the Omicho market in the center of the city.
Culture Kishiwada Danjiri Festival 2016 Bonson Lam The Kishiwada Danjiri Festival was first held in 1703 by the daimyo of Kishiwada city, and it celebrates local culture as wel...
32 Culture Colors of Nikko National Park Elena Lisina Photos of many details of the temples and shrines of Nikko National Park.
Nightlife A Bar Named 'Cabin' Michael Ying Trip to Nakameguro bar Cabin in Tokyo, a chic and cozy whiskey bar with a lovely ambiance and great drinks and food.
