10 Activities Hibiya Park in Autumn Josef Diermair Hibiya park in Tokyo covers an area of 161,636.66m2 between the east gardens of the Imperial Palace to the north, and the Shi...
Activities Mino-Washi "Akari" Art Gallery Justin Dart View hand-made lamps made from Japanese washi usually displayed in public in mid-October any time.
Culture The former Imai residence Justin Dart Explore the Edo period home of wealthy Mino washi businessman, a melodic suikinkutsu and the Mino City Archives all under one...
Accommodation Chisun Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi Peter Sidell One of a chain of budget hotels in Japan, Chisun Inn Himeji Yumesakibashi is convenient for Himeji Castle and the town's othe...
10 Shopping Sapporo Norbesa Ferris Wheel Bonson Lam All night entertainment in the heart of the Susukino with magical views over the city from its ferris wheel.
Food Ro to Matagi Restaurant, Sangenjaya E. Vika Frary Ro to Matagi is a funky looking restaurant near Tokyo's Sangenjaya Station that specializes in deer meat and other exotic sav...
Activities Odori Park Dan Traylor From the snow festival in February to the beer gardens in July, Odori Park is a hub for events in Sapporo
Activities Tochigi Central Park Stacy Kurokawa My friend had her wedding ceremony in this park. I often come across people painting the scenery of the park, or taking photo...
Culture Yokote Masuda Manga Museum Justin Velgus The Masuda Manga Museum in Yokote is dedicated to animator Takao Yaguchi. The museum is part manga library and part exhibitio...
Culture Sunomata, The One Night Castle Chris Glenn According to legend, Sunomata Castle was constructed overnight, hence its other name, Ichiya, or “One Night” Castle.
