Culture Asakusa’s Traditional Hagoita Fair Tomoko Kamishima Asakusa is famous for its annual year-end Hagoita (Battledore) Fair held December 17-19. It started in the late 16th century ...
Culture Kamikochi and the Japan Alps Tomoko Kamishima Mountaineering as a leisure activity in Japan started after Westerners came here. Walter Weston left full records about his e...
Activities 5 Pro Baseball Teams Around Tokyo Todd Wojnowski The Tokyo area has 5 teams in Japan's professional circuit, each with its own personality and style. Here is a preview of all...
Culture Ryotanji Temple Katrina Webber At over 1200 years old, Ryotanji Temple is a well-established temple with an interesting history, beautiful grounds, and a fa...
Activities Working Holiday in Okinawa J Muzacz Volunteer staff wanted for a minimum one month stay. Work long days preparing meals or woodwork
Shopping Takatori Castle Ruins Paul Hackshaw The remains of a huge castle complex in the south part of Nara. Only the stone foundations remain but you can get an idea of ...
Food La Cucina Italian Restaurant [Closed] Paul Hackshaw La Cucina is a small Italian restaurant located near Kintetsu Yamato-Saidaiji station, situated in the basement of the Sanwa ...
Transportation Fly JAL Sydney to Tokyo Bonson Lam JAL has served the Sydney to Tokyo route for over 40 years. Check out why they have been so successful at flying this route o...
Activities Tokyo Marathon - Spectators' Guide Todd Wojnowski With a course of 42.195 km, watching the race takes a bit more planning and effort than your average sporting event. This is ...
Accommodation Drink and Be Merry at Oktoberfest 2014 George Popescu Oktoberfest is everywhere, also in Tokyo: Great atmosphere, lots of food and drinks—not to miss!
