Culture Mangasouko in Akita Janessa Landry Mangasoko is one of the biggest locations for the most affordable products for any gamer, anime or manga lover. The Akita bra...
Activities Gozain: Sendai's Volunteer Guides Justin Velgus The GOZAIN Sendai Volunteer English Interpreter and Tour Guide Group provides free tours and interpretation services in Engli...
Food Furano Marche Valerie Kor Furano Marche: a food paradise and a one-stop souvenir shop that foreigners and locals both enjoy.
Culture Birdwalking Charlie Badenhop Japanese culture, "Pure Heart Simple Mind- Wisdom stories from a life in Japan" Written by Charlie Badenhop, the originator o...
Accommodation Metropolitan Hotel Takasaki Aline Laborde Metropolitan Hotel Takasaki, a hotel that blends flawlessly with its city surroundings, is the place for you if convenience a...
Food Inoda Coffee Shop Kyoto Shozo Fujii Inoda chronicles the tale of Spring Water at its stores in Nijo and Kiyomizu districts of Kyoto.
Food Iyemon Salon Cafe Karasuma Sanjo Bonson Lam Wanting a light meal, but somewhere more upmarket than a small booth at a 1970’s kissaten? The Iyemon Salon Café is a tea hou...
Culture Tsuruse Yosakoi Festival 2026 Todd Wojnowski Tsuruse Yosakoi Matsuri is a fantastic traditional dance festival with a small-town vibe. It is held annually on the 3rd Sund...
Transportation Akasaka Station Karin Wu Just north of Roppongi on the Chiyoda Line is a station centered around TBS headquarters.
Activities Rustic Bouken-Kazoku in Kutchan R.S. Reynolds My visit to the rustic Bouken-Kazoku Center in Kutchan, Hokkaido