Activities Minakuchi Seiyu Mall Playland Bonson Lam Fun for kids of all ages in this all weather play center in this suburban mall between Nagoya and Kyoto. They have ride on tr...
Food Hinata Shizuku Kaiseki Restaurant Paul Arenson-Kawano A variety of subtle flavors and textures in a beautifully arranged multi-course kaiseki lunch or dinner
Nightlife Midnight Oasis JJ Walsh Friendly, good sized, smoke-free bar in the main drinking area of Hiroshima city
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
Accommodation Kuroshiomaru Pension at Ushimado Pension Village Judith Mikami A relaxing activity retreat in Ushimado Town. Romantic sea views, interesting pension owners and kayaking to add a new perspe...
Culture Onjuku Town and Beach Franki Webb Onjuku is close to Tokyo, therefore cheap and convenient, but still has a lot to offer the casual traveler. The little town h...
Shopping Kyoto Rakushikan Bonson Lam Feel and breathe the culture of washi, Japanese living paper. A four level museum and emporium of washi where you can experi...
Culture On the Movie Set of “Okuribito” Alena Eckelmann "Okuribito" (Departures) won the Best Foreign Language Oscar in 2009. The main movie set, the NK Agent's office, is now open ...
Nightlife Sunset Live 2026 Tristan Scholze Fukuoka's top outdoor summer music and art festival comes each September at Keya Beach. 15,000 attend the three-day annual ev...
Beauty & Spa Hekinan Aquarium Chris Glenn There’s not a heck of a lot to do in Hekinan! Its the No.1 fig growing area in Japan. But then who gives a fig? Oh, and ther...
