13 Culture Kamakura Enshrined in Red Ink Carrie Jacobs Gosyuin, a hand drawn and red ink stamp, is a beautiful and unique way to document your visit to a temple or shrine.
7 Culture Lose Yourself in the Koishikawa Botanical Garden Ben Humphreys Koishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo’s oldest and greatest Japanese gardens. A splendid oasis in Japan’s busiest conurbation. ...
7 Activities The Beauty of Todoroki Valley Nicole Bauer Step into another world by visiting the only valley found within Tokyo’s city limits.
Shopping Okuno Karuta Shop, Jimbocho David Hallman A unique shop that can provide for all your traditional Japanese gaming needs. Plus a great museum.
12 Activities Manazuru and its Lovely Cape Larry Knipfing Manazuru, between Odawara and Atami, sits on a small peninsula that juts out into Sagami Bay. It is a peaceful little village...
Culture Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita Justin Velgus Kakunodate is known as the Samurai District for good reason. Scattered throughout the town are remnants of the Satake clan’s ...
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto, and is popular not only as a tourist spot but also as a rel...
Food Raku Beer Emmie Tsumura A friendly, sophisticated little craft beer cafe, tucked away behind Namiki-dori in the heart of Hiroshima City. A delight fo...
10 Culture Farm Tomita, Furano Nicole Bauer Farm Tomita is a fascinating flower farm near Furano in central Hokkaido, focussing on the cultivation of lavender and all ki...
8 Food Azabu-Juban Peter Lin Azabu-Juban in Tokyo, right next to Roppongi, is a charming eclectic neighborhood with an international feel.
