Food Nishiki by the Katsura River Yu Nakao Nishiki is a fine restaurant on the Katsura River in the Arashiyama area of Kyoto. It is a fine place to enjoy Kawadoko Ryori...
Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
Nightlife Setagaya-ku in Tokyo Nicole Bauer Setagaya is full of surprises and hidden gems and a fantastic area to explore away from the crowds.
Food Tendon Tenya in Harajuku Christie Petrakopoulou Tempura Tendon Tenya: Delicious, cheap tempura in the heart of Tokyo
12 Culture Kyoto Entoku-in Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Entoku-in Temple: Home of Nene, legal wife of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and a mysterious rock garden
Food Café Sora in Ito City, Izu Selena Hoy Pretty bright spot for a healthy vegan lunch near the stunning cliffs of Jogasaki in Izu
Activities Marvel at the Usuki Stone Buddhas Mandy Bartok Over 60 stone buddha statues dating from over a thousand years ago are carved into the cliffs outside of Usuki town in easter...
Food Cafe Rühe Noro Randria Located in a quiet forest area in Karuizawa, Cafe Rühe serves delicious and affordable range of sweets, drinks and meals mixi...
Food Hisami Mandy Bartok No need for a menu at Hisami in Kumamoto, where the chef and owner extraordinaire turns out a tasty daily lunch menu at barga...
