8 Culture Reflections of Shosei-En, Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's historic former capital of Kyoto, Shosei-En is a beautiful traditional garden landscaped around a large pond, whic...
13 Activities Cycling in Mifune Bonson Lam With wildflowers swaying in the breeze, green frogs in the grass and pleasant level roads, the countryside between Mifune and...
Accommodation Oakhouse Comfort Tama Plaza James Rodrigues Comfort Tama Plaza is one of the premier locations of Oakhouse's Guesthouse network, and with good reason.
Transportation Akita's Steam Train Service Anonymous Japan Rail reestablishes steam passenger services in Akita prefecture, with this train first going into service in 1949, this...
Culture Universal City’s Takoyaki Museum Xia Fei Chiew Universal City is home to not only Universal Studios Japan, but also a handful of other quirky eateries and shops. One of whi...
8 Culture The Naruto German House, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto Naruto city, Tokushima is famous for its big whirlpools, but not many people know this is the place where the Beethoven's Nin...
14 Food Udon Shop Wataru Takako Sakamoto Located between Tokushima and Naruto, this Japanese noodle restaurant is one of the few places you can eat at before your exp...
Food Syphon Coffee & Tea House at Miyazu Bonson Lam Syphon is opposite Miyazu Station. With its Tudor style exterior and a high pitched roof, you can't miss it from the station ...
Shopping Things to do near the Ghibli Museum Jerome Lee Kichijōji is a western suburb of Musashino, Tokyo, a slightly gentrified area with a dizzying array of hip cafes and cool bou...
