20 Culture Taiyu-in Reibyō Mausoleum in Detail Dale A. Brown The lavish mausoleum to Lord Tokugawa Iemitsu, 3rd Tokugawa Shogun, a monument to his memory.
Transportation London to Tokyo on Virgin Atlantic Bonson Lam It is easy to get frustrated on a flight, from long queues, missing connections to lost luggage, so take this inside guide on...
Shopping Echizen's Cutting-Edge Knife Culture Jerome Lee The knife culture of Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture precedes its reputation. Discover Takefu Knife Village, Shimizu Uchiham...
9 Shopping Iroha Yokocho: 100 markets Laura Welch This retro shopping arcade dates back to the Showa Period, and hasn't changed much since. Step back in time and explore over ...
12 Culture Quiet and Tranquil Kurodani Temple Larry Knipfing Kurodani Temple is not on the 'Recommended List' of guide books. It's on mine! It doesn't try to impress you, and so is very ...
Food Shin Udon Tokyo Xia Fei Chiew A tiny Udon joint that earns raving reviews from locals and is hidden from travelers...until now.
15 Activities Cutting Edge Wheels at Tokyo Motor Show George Popescu Tokyo Motor Show: Vehicles, cars, companies, engines. You can see all the new achievements in Japanese technology in terms of...
Shopping Experiencing Echizen Washi Paper Jerome Lee Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture is famous for washi paper, and has flourished and contributed prominently to Japanese culture.
7 Food The Seafood of Tojinbo Jerome Lee The Tojinbo area of Sakai City in Fukui Prefecture boasts of two things: its famous cliffs, and the seafood on sale along its...
