Culture What disturbance? Charlie Badenhop It was six o’clock in the evening and the train platform was crowded. I’d been to the convenience store in the station, havin...
Culture Ako Seaside Park Kenji Chida Ako Seaside Park is a popular retreat for visitors of all ages. Located in Ako City, it is a great place to unwind or get a b...
7 Culture Dainichiji - Itano C. Rio Temple four in the Shikoku Ohenro pilgrimage is also known as the temple of the great sun. Set far back into the valley on th...
8 Culture Konsenji C. Rio Kosenji is the third temple in the Ohenro 88 temple pilgrimage around Shikoku. It is located in the small town of Itano, in t...
9 Culture Fukui: Mt. Asuwa Tea Ceremony Takako Sakamoto In Asuwa Mountain Park at the top of Mt. Asuwa in Fukui, the Tea Ceremony Association of Fukui Prefecture, which consists of ...
6 Food Dai-Ichi Asahi Ramen, Kyoto Peter Lin Dai-ichi Asahi Ramen is a well known Kyoto-style ramen shop located near Kyoto station. The store is known for its shoyu (soy...
9 Food Cafe Asan in 2K540 Valerie Kor Cafe Asan, a work cafe with free wifi and power conveniently located near Akihabara.
Activities Shiretoko Museum Valerie Kor Shiretoko Museum, a tribute to Shiretoko's rough, untouched nature.
12 Shopping Marinoa City Outlet Mall in Fukuoka Haruka Saijo The biggest outlet mall in the Kyushu region has a ferris wheel as its symbol and gorgeous ocean views.