Area Yonago Kenji Chida When you arrive in Yonago as I did for the first time your first thought may be, “this shouldn’t be here”. It’s not the capit...
Culture Takehisa Shoten Kenji Chida Yumeji Takehisa, one of Japans most notable artists, was from Oku Town. Still living here, his descendants are eager to shar...
Culture Hamarikyu Garden Francesco Agresti Explore one of Tokyo’s most attractive and historic landscape gardens in the heart of Shiodome.
Shopping Oriental Bazaar, Omotesando Francesco Agresti A popular Japanese souvenir shop among foreign travelers with a traditional looking exterior.
Transportation LINIMO, the Mag Lev Train Chris Glenn The Linear Motor or LINIMO maglev train operators claim it to be the World’s first commercially operated Magnetic levitation ...
Accommodation Hinjitsukan Chris Glenn Looking like a shrine, temple & small castle all rolled into one, the traditional Japanese Hinjitsukan structure was operated...
Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions
Culture Tokaido Tale Chris Glenn People, merchandise & culture traversed the Tokaido by foot, stopping at the government designated post towns & checkpoints a...
Food Soba Matsuo: Ninja Noodles Chris Glenn Soba Matsuo is a wonderful restaurant that serves a variety of hot and cold hand-made soba, or buckwheat noodles.
Transportation Seto Ohashi Bridge Kenji Chida Seto Ohashi Bridge connects the main island of Honshu to Shikoku. It is still the world's longest two-tiered bridge.