Culture Kanga-an, Kyoto's Tipsy Temple? Charlotte Griffiths Kanga-an, one of Kyoto's smaller temples, boasts a beautiful zen garden and a secret bar.
Culture Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall Stefanus Husin Kiyomizudera, also known as the Pure Water Temple is one of more famous temples in Japan. This temple is located up in a hill...
Culture Yonaguni Island Shiyoung Kim Yonaguni is the small westernmost island of Japan. It belongs to Okinawa prefecture and is about a one and a half hour flight...
Food Ohisamaya in Sendai Selena Hoy Vegetarian and macrobiotic restaurant just a few blocks from Sendai Station—just awesome food!
Activities Finding Shirakami Sanchi Bonson Lam The steep mountains and remote forests have sheltered this paradise from mankind, and like nature's amphitheater, you can see...
Culture Matsushima Oyster Festival 2027 Andrew Kehoe The Matsushima Oyster Festival (Kaki Matsuri) started over 40 years ago, and takes place in the peak of oyster season.
Culture Hiroshima's Sankeien Garden Paul Walsh Beautifully landscaped Japanese garden right next to Hiroshima Airport , well worth an hour of your time if you are in the area.
Food Kiyomori-Chaya Anonymous Kiyomori-Chaya restaurant stands on a little island near Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. It's ideal for a restful lunch or te...
Culture Rikugi-en Park, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo Michael Kaplan Rikugi-en is one of the most beautiful traditional Japanese Gardens in Tokyo.
