Shopping Shinagawa's Traditional Shopping Arcades Supakarn Sunthonthammas People who have visited Japan are probably familiar with the Japanese-style shotengai, a long shopping thoroughfare with shop...
Culture Explore Miyazaki City Tom Roseveare Miyazaki has so much going for it from the get-go you might find it hard to leave. Miyazaki is famous for its palm trees, pal...
Food Sushi no Midori Shibuya Mark Asao 'Sushi no Midori Shibuya' is a great place for sushi. Always busy but quick, efficient and delicious.
Culture A National Special Natural Monument in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's sole representative on the nation's Special Natural Monument listing is an 800-year old cherry tree stump. Though the...
Culture Ube City’s Timeless Art and Culture Veronica Carnevale Ube City, located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is an off-the-beaten-path mecca of art and culture in Japan.
Food 3 Hydrangea Afternoon Teas in Tokyo Kim Bergström While the rain might dampen some outdoor plans, Tokyo offers plenty of elegant ways to savor the season indoors, including a ...
Shopping Atré Ueno Kim Bergström Located within Ueno Station, the Atré Ueno shopping complex could be described as the epitome of a convenient shopping experi...
Food Ryujinmaru Tom Roseveare Ryujinmaru is a new Japanese restaurant in Kochi, Japan. It specialises in warayaki, a traditional cooking technique originat...
Culture Usuki Calling Scott Brause A secret of Japan's island of Kyushu, the stone Buddhas of Usuki are just one of the mysteries of this lovely town. Gourmets...
Shopping Morioka's Fesan Department Store Bridget Ye If you have some time to spare before catching your next train at Morioka Station, have a peek around Fesan Department Store....