Culture Temple of Aikido Arlene Bastion Kōzan-ji Temple is beautiful in its quiet peace, a fitting resting place for the founder of Aikido, the gentle art of self de...
Culture Kunjudo Jim Bouman Create your own incense or partake in a factory tour in Awaji-shima, just a day trip from Kobe or Osaka
Culture Musashimurayama City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Musashimurayama City is the only Tokyo municipality without a dedicated train station. Despite this, the city has two museums...
Culture Taito City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Taito City Ward is the smallest of Tokyo's central wards and what it lacks in park and garden numbers, it makes up for in qua...
Culture Tōshi Island, Miketsu-Kuni Cathy Cawood Tōshi Island in Ise-Shima National Park has a relaxed island atmosphere and delicious seafood.
Food Moyan Curry Tom Roseveare Located on the famous Route 246 between Shibuya and Omotesando, Moyan Curry brings healthy, delicious curries along with 18 y...
Culture 5 Floating Torii Destinations in Japan Kim Bergström Japan is home to a myriad of shrines in all corners of the country, and they're marked by torii gates at their entrance. At s...
Culture Miyakejima: An Island Adventure From Land to Sea Veronica Carnevale Miyakejima is located approximately 180 kilometers south of mainland Tokyo and is a part of the Izu Islands. With Mt. Oyama—a...