Food Papaya Leaf, Shibuya Peter Sidell In the Hikarie Tower next to Shibuya station in Tokyo, Papaya Leaf is a South-East Asian restaurant serving food from Thailan...
7 Shosen Book Tower, Akihabara Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu If you want to see loads and loads of reading materials that deal with electronics and gadgets, the Shosen Book Tower in Akih...
Food Shioya Mishima Peter Sidell Right by Mishima station in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shioya is a cheery, inexpensive wild west-themed restaurant speciali...
Planning Lonely Planet's Top 10 Japan Destinations for 2025 Kim Bergström The travel gurus at Lonely Planet released their top 10 Japan destinations for 2025 recently, and while some additions may co...
Golden Route to West Japan: Hiroshima & Fukuoka Tom Roseveare The Golden Route describes a conventional way to see Japan for first-time visitors, taking in some of its established cities—...
6 Culture Tomioka White Museum Kim Bergström The Tomioka White Museum showcases the works of Soichiro Tomioka, who painted many local and international snow-covered lands...
Culture Noda Tsukumai 2026 Elizabeth S In July, Noda City and other towns on the Tone River celebrate summer with a centuries-old nighttime tradition Calle day Tsuk...
6 Culture Ebisu Shrine Kim Bergström Ebisu Shrine is a pocket of tranquility in the heart of busy Tokyo. The small shrine is completely surrounded by office build...
Accommodation The Capitol Hotel Tokyu - Nagatacho Niaya Harper The Capitol Hotel Tokyu offers traditional Japanese hospitality and modern luxury, conveniently located in Tokyo's city center.
Explore Rarely Seen Caves at Akiyoshido Tom Roseveare Mine City, in Yamaguchi Prefecture, is gearing up to launch new caving experiences at its famed Akiyoshido cave system — the ...
