Culture Kubota Itchiku Museum Varsha Vaswati A museum built by the artist Kubota Itchiku himself, showcasing his handmade Kimonos with the traditional art of Tsujigahana
Beauty & Spa Getting Lost at Wakamiya Onsen Nate Hill Wakamiya Onsen is unlike any other place I've been to. Surreally like a time warp, but one that you oddly feel like you someh...
Food Gokaku Anonymous The smallest and most popular Donburi shop in Saijo, with a wonderful small town feel. A single proprietor does it all, and k...
Culture Sento Imperial Palace in Kyoto Alena Eckelmann Sento Imperial Palace and Omiya Imperial Palace
Food Masala Restaurant Nate Hill Masala is an Indian restaurant in Kochi with various locations around the city. If you're in the mood for curry, Masala is a ...
Shopping Kurashiki's Betty Smith Jeans Judith Mikami Betty Smith Jeans Company is one of Kurashiki city's innovative fashion designers. Custom made jeans to make you feel specia...
Activities Jinzan Park Nate Hill This enormous public park just outside the quaint mountain town of Kami is perfect for a family day outside with young kids n...
Activities Jack's Pool and Darts Lee Prescott Jack’s Pool and Darts offers both pastimes in a comfortable environment for Japanese and non-Japanese alike, with its Cheers-...
Activities The Hakone Open-Air Museum Christopher Harley Nestled in the hills of Hakone resides an art museum like no other – at least in Japan. The Hakone Open-Air Museum is just th...