Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station...
Nightlife 京都伏見 吟醸酒房「油長（あぶらちょう）」 Shozo Fujii 十九の酒蔵が立ち並ぶ伏見の酒蔵はそれぞれに個性を注いだ酒を醸成しているが、その蔵元全ての酒が味わえる素晴らしい店が「油長」だ。この店の魅力は何と言っても伏見全酒蔵の利き酒ができるということだ。気に入りが見つかれば買い求めることもできる。
Culture A Day in Tsukuba-mirai Tom Roseveare Tsukuba-mirai in south-west Ibaraki has lots of things to see and do
Activities Yokohama Doll Museum Sonia Ortiz The Yokohama Doll Museum promotes internationalism, puts Japanese culture in context, creates a timeless space that brings to...
Culture Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony 2026 JJ Walsh A time to respect those who lost their lives and hope for a peaceful, war-free future for the world. August 6th is a signific...
Culture Yoronjima, Kagoshima Sarah Firth Yoronjima (Yoron Island) in southern Kagoshima is one of the prefecture's most beautiful islands and a hidden gem. Hit the be...
Accommodation Toyoko Inn Otsuka Kita-guchi Bonson Lam See the quieter side of Tokyo from this practical hotel close to the Airport Express trains and Tokyo Loop Line
Culture Dramatic Kanegasaki Castle Ruins Takako Sakamoto In Tsuruga, Fukui, two major battles were fought; in 1337 between Ashikaga and Nitta Armies, and 1570 between Oda Nobunaga an...
Kyoto Gyoen National Park Shozo Fujii The Kyoto Imperial Palace is actually part of Kyoto Gyoen National Park. Behind the Nashinoki Shrine on the east side of Kyot...
Activities Cape Tsurugi Coastal Walk Steve Morton A walk along a beautiful stretch of coast in southern Miura: Get away from the crowds and enjoy real nature!
