Nightlife Nuit Blanche at Kyoto Manga Muesum Bonson Lam Night at the Museum takes a double take at Nuit Blanche Kyoto, a fusion of French & Japanese styles.
Culture The Birthplace of Maneki Neko Emily Ikegami The little white cat that beckons you with its paw is known across Japan, and its humble origin is found right here in Tokyo.
Food Japanese Breakfast in Wakamiya Elizabeth Wormald A typical traditional Japanese breakfast, it's not quite cornflakes. . . .
Activities Chiba Port Tower Experience Todd Wojnowski The Chiba Port Tower offers beautiful seascape and cityscape views at a fraction of the cost of those OTHER towers around Tokyo.
Culture Yakushima - Shiratani Unsuikyo Chris Cooper Take in the magical forest, glimpse mossy boulders, free walking deer and be inspired like the artist from anime file Princes...
Food Cafe Good Life Joan Lambert Bailey Set in the rollings hills and rice fields between Asahidake and Asahkikawa Cafe Good Life offers a unique taste of rural Hokk...
Shopping Echizen's Cutting-Edge Knife Culture Jerome Lee The knife culture of Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture precedes its reputation. Discover Takefu Knife Village, Shimizu Uchiham...
Accommodation Comfort Hotel Akita Justin Velgus Comfort Hotel Akita is a mid-range hotel that caters to Japanese and international visitors. Signs and explanations of everyt...
Beauty & Spa Toya: Home of the Volcanic Siblings Katherine Moore Volcanic activity doesn't stop Toya-ko from being a great place to take it slow. With Onsen and a lake there are plenty of wa...
Culture formachika Beauty Therapy Chika Nicole Bauer Are you tired of the standard beauty treatments offered at a traditional esthetics salon? For a fully customized treatment bo...