7 Food Mikasa Matsuyama in Naha Peter Lin Mikasa Matsuyama is a traditional Okinawan homestyle restaurant in downtown Naha. The food is simple and inexpensive and inc...
6 Food M&C Cafe, Marunouchi Peter Lin M&C Cafe is a yoshoku restaurant in Marunouchi. The beef hayashi rice is hearty and delicious.
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...
Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan-Inspired Culture & Nature Trips Kim Bergström As Japan gears up to welcome an influx of visitors for the EXPO 2025 OSAKA, KANSAI, JAPAN, the spotlight shines not only on t...
6 Food Dug Jazz Cafe & Bar Peter Lin Dug is a classic retro jazz bar in Shinjuku with a cozy vibe and great ambiance. Spend the afternoon or evening listening qu...
Culture Hiketa Hinamatsuri 2027 Kim Bergström The Hiketa Hinamatsuri was first held in 2003, and this annual spring event provides visitors with the opportunity to appreci...
Planning Two More Sakura Drinks Hit Starbucks Japan Kim Bergström Hot on the heels of Starbucks releasing two sakura-themed drinks in mid-February, they've got a new round of seasonal beverag...
Area Kutchan Tom Roseveare Kutchan is a town located in Shiribeshi Subprefecture, in Japan's northern Hokkaido. Kutchan lies slightly to the north of th...
Culture Cultural Exploration in Hofu City Veronica Carnevale Hofu City rests along the Seto Inland Sea and is just south of Yamaguchi City. This small city features immaculately preserve...
8 Culture Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves Masayoshi Hirose Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansa...
