Food Sushi Feast at Sushi Yuu Nicole Bauer While there are many good sushi places in Tokyo, Sushi Yuu (寿司勇) in Nishi Azabu is the one where everything is absolutely ...
Culture The Gardens of Adachi Museum of Art Adam Hacker A “must see” in Shimane, go to the Adachi Museum of Art. Set in the countryside of Yasugi, Adachi is tucked away between dram...
Culture Visiting Shukkei-en Garden Paul Walsh Shukkei-en Garden provides a pretty and serene escape from the bustle of the city. Most impressive during spring and autumn, ...
Activities Sakuranbo Marathon in Higashine Rashaad Jorden The Sakuranbo Marathon is a popular event in Higashine, and finishers are rewarded with a symbol of Yamagata prefecture.
Activities Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage Sendai Justin Velgus Do you know the Shichifukujin? These seven lucky gods are often grouped together into a special pilgrimage route in cities ac...
Culture Yakushiji Temple in Nara Tony Mariani Yakushiji Temple in Nara is a temple dedicated to healing built by Empress Jito.
Activities Experiencing Fuji Rock Rufus Starbuck The Fuji Rock Festival started in 1997 on the slopes of Mt Fuji when the Red Hot Chilli Peppers were forced off the stage by ...
Food Kanebun Restaurant Shin Anjo Bonson Lam The specialty here is Nagoya style eel rice with dried nori. The name of this dish is Hitsumabushi and is well known as a Nag...
Accommodation J Hoppers Hostel South Kyoto Bonson Lam Discover new friends and receive a warm welcome home on the quiet south side of JR Kyoto
Culture A Day in Hakata, Fukuoka City Nicole Bauer It is definitely about atmosphere in Fukuoka City, about open-minded people full of energy, but the city has some great sight...