Activities Guide to the Woody Plants of the Kanto Area Sherilyn Siy Multi-awarded Scout Leader Julie Fukuda has made her guide to identifying 65 of the most common woody plants in the Kanto Are...
Food Arkhe Apothecary & Kitchen Alicia Akiyama Inspired by Yakuzen medicinal cooking from China, Arkhe offers healthy dishes that incorporate many herbal ingredients. Arkhe...
Transportation Kyoto: Access & Transport Guide Serena Ogawa Travel to Kyoto can be daunting, whether you go from Osaka to Kyoto or from Tokyo to Kyoto. Let us help you make it simple!
Activities Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain Festival Kim Bergström The Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain can be found in Akiruno, and each year from mid-June to early July it's filled with the col...
Culture Saitama Prefecture's Temples Elizabeth S Saitama Prefecture north of Tokyo is crammed full of attractive historical temples of various traditions. Get hooked on pilgr...
Accommodation A Douse in 1300 Years of History Caleb Cello Rests in the deep mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture is the world's oldest hotel- Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, that has been inte...
Food 5 of Japan's Best Australian-style Cafes Kim Bergström Australia is famous for having an incredible cafe culture, and that has provided some inspiration for a number of cafes right...
Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Out in the countryside near Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hoko-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple. Its hal...
Culture Six Spirit-Sighting Spots in Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo has a long history. What disgruntled denizens of Old Edo could you meet along these modern streets?
