Shopping English Books at Tower Records Todd Wojnowski The Shibuya branch of Tower Records has a section of English books and magazines. The collection includes a nice range of cof...
9 Culture Leisurely Stroll at the Myoshin-ji Temple & Complex Larry Knipfing In early May, I revisited some of the places I had visited previously at Myoshin-ji - and they all seemed different! What a n...
13 Culture Kyoto's Gion District Komal Khiani A short walk through the Gion district with a glimpse of traditional Japan and a visit to a teahouse should be on the top of ...
9 Culture Lake Motosu at Mt Fuji in Photos Jessica A Paje Lake Motosu (本栖湖, Motosuko) is the westernmost lake of the Fuji Five Lakes located in southern Yamanashi Prefecture near M...
15 Culture Heian Jingu, Shin-en Garden in June Tomoko Kamishima Heian Jingu’s Shin-en Garden: The best time to visit here are cherry blossoms season in early April and iris and water lilies...
Culture The Mask Makers of Osaka Bonson Lam Noh plays are an abstract form of performance that blends dance, music and acting, all into one spiritual whole. Like many ab...
Culture A Day at the National Noh Theater Jerome Lee The National Noh Theater is a 5 minute walk from Sendagaya Station on the JR Sobu Line, and is where traditional Noh and Kyog...
Nightlife A Night Out in Kyoto Komal Khiani A guide to Kyoto's night life: Beers on the river side, karaoke or night club—whatever you prefer. Or a little bit of everyth...
Food Farm Sourced Food at Tsukada Nojo Moira Cotter Tsukada Nojo, an izakaya with delicious, organically sourced food and special extra touches make it a standout from the stand...
Food Jinnan Café, Shibuya Peter Sidell On a side-street away from the noise and crowds in Tokyo's lively Shibuya district, Jinnan Café is a relaxed spot for lunch, ...
