Culture Cayhane the Rainbow Shop Jeremy Yap A stand out decor, an outburst of all things exotic in its interior. Cayhane has all things you would love about life
Culture 2013 Warrior Dash Comes to Japan! Jessica A Paje Warrior Dash in Japan is here! Its debut weekend in Sagamiko was a hit for all thrill seekers. The next run is scheduled for ...
Accommodation Imperial Hotel Hibiya Park Bonson Lam The history of the Imperial Hotel is the history of Japan itself. Built to accommodate dignitaries in the nineteen century, i...
Activities Climbing Mt. Ishizuchi Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in western Japan, is an easy enough walk, except for the last bit.
Culture The Sumo Museum Todd Wojnowski The Sumo Museum is in a small enclave of Ryogoku Kokugikan stadium, is open year-round, and has free admission.
Shopping Okuno Karuta Shop, Jimbocho David Hallman A unique shop that can provide for all your traditional Japanese gaming needs. Plus a great museum.
Culture Tokyo Union Church Adam Hacker Tokyo Union Church in Omotesando is a welcoming ecumenical church open to all.
Food Hakone-Yumoto’s Soba shop "Jihei" Tomoko Kamishima Jihei(治兵衛) is a casual soba shop along the main shopping street of Hakone-Yumoto. It is easy to drop in and enjoy soba the...
Culture So-un-ji Temple in Hakone-Yumoto Tomoko Kamishima So-un-ji Temple (早雲寺) was established in 1521, based on the command of So-un Hojo shortly before his death. It was his fam...
Activities Kuragaike Park Justin Dart Kuragaike Park in Toyota is a vast green space with more than just swings and slides, it is a playground for all ages.