Culture Matsudo Jinja Shrine Erica Kameya Matsudo Jinja, dedicated to Yamato Takeru, is an old and historical shrine that protects Matsudo citizens. It was frequently ...
Beauty & Spa Kyogoku Fukidashi Water Park Matt Stormont Apart from snow and onsens (hot springs), another of the natural gifts that the Niseko area has been blessed with is an abund...
Food Rakudo-kan Vegetarian Restaurant Judith Mikami Vegetarian food with a seaside view, located on the hill looking over Ushimado beach. Beauty, peaceful. surroundings and heal...
Activities Lake Senba, Mito Elysse Hurtado One of Mito’s landmark attractions is the beautiful Lake Senba, a part of the famous Kairakuen Park. Though it is a man-made ...
Activities Okazaki Fujikawa Juku Chris Glenn The 37th station on the old Tokaido lives on! Okazaki's Fujikawa Juku is being reinvigorated!
Culture Hokoji Temple and its Fatal Bell Takako Sakamoto Hokoji Temple in Kyoto has a very dramatic, fatal bell on its premises, which doomed and led the Toyotomi Clan to destruction...
Accommodation A Spring and Summer Guide to Lake Tazawa, Complete with the Perfect Stay Joanna Ligon To fully experience these seasonal highlights—the perfect Tohoku summer travel or spring getaway, a stay near the lake is ess...
Culture Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and host...
Shopping Daishodo Rare Books and Art Prints Bonson Lam Add some art to your day at this small, cozy gallery filled with books and artwork from the Taisho and Showa eras.
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...
