Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Sensu Kim Bergström Before moving to Japan, I had no idea about how hot and sticky summers were. Thankfully, there are ways to beat the heat that...
Culture Tokyo's Important Cultural Property - Crafts Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is home to three craft items - armour, calligraphy and temple bell - listed on the Important Cultural Property list. Th...
Activities Sendai Girls' Pro Wrestling Justin Velgus Sendai Girls Wrestling is an all female professional wrestling company based in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. They perform in Se...
Activities Starry Nights in Japan: Achi Village Geoff Day Achi Village was once recognized as the best place to see shining stars in in the Japan night skies by the Ministry of the En...
Culture Mitaka City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi The natural spaces of Mitaka City include possible Tokyo's most popular park in Inokashira Park. Other spaces include Maruike...
6 Culture Konno Hachimangu Shrine Lily “Konno Hachimangu Shrine”, located in Shibuya ward, Tokyo, is known as the guardian both of Shibuya and Aoyama. It was founde...
Food Vegan Cafe Thallo Kim Bergström Vegan Cafe Thallo in Kobe is run by a passionate animal welfare advocate, and the menu has a range of vegan friendly foods to...
Culture Kihachijo Meyu Workshop Elizabeth S Kichachijo Meyu Workshop on Hachijojima, in the Izu Islands, preserves a centuries-old textile production. Lustrous handwoven...
Activities Spend the Day in Sapporo: Japan’s Northern Metropolis Veronica Carnevale Hokkaido is beloved for its unspoilt wilderness, snowy getaways, and unparalleled culinary scene, including some of the count...
Transportation Getting Around Yokohama Peter Sidell Immediately south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city, with plenty to see and do. There are several train lines...