Beauty & Spa Spa World Ash Quickly becoming a popular tourist draw, Spa World is located in Shinsekai. No one can ever say Osakans aren't innovative in ...
Culture Nikko’s Yunoko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Yunoko Lake is a 3km round lovely lake in inner Nikko. A good walking trail circles the shore, and rental boats are available...
Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station...
Activities Minakami River Rafting Rufus Starbuck Riding the rapids through the Gunma mountains on a whitewater rafting tour on the Tone River. First part of a full day of adv...
10 Culture Engaku-ji Temple in Kamakura Josef Diermair Engakuji is known for its Zen. But here in this series of photos, I focus more on the lovely gardens and flowers.
Food Sometaro in Kamakura David Maher Delicious “teppanyaki” in the heart of the ancient capital of Kamakura.
Culture Today I am a Kimono Merchant Bonson Lam Immerse yourself with full kimono dress up, tea ceremony, a Japanese lunch or wedding and other aspects of life in a traditio...
Shopping Horikin Goldleaf Showroom Bonson Lam From 1711 the history of Horikin Gold Leaf Store is like the history of Kyoto, from 47 ronin to the Meiji Restoration, this s...
Activities Tama Zoo Brandon Heal No matter how old I feel, I'll always be a little kid inside the confines of a great zoo, and Tama Zoo is a great one indeed,...
Food Zama's Coffee Note Carrie Jacobs Coffee lovers must sample the house roasted, fresh brew at Coffee Note
