Activities An Easy Day Hike: Mt. Kobo, Part II Hana Joy Mt. Kobo Park is an easy day hike that offers amazing views of Mt. Fuji and a great place for a picnic or a day out of the city.
Culture The Bird Trail in the Wilds, Kanto Nathaniel Green Get away from the crowds after enjoying Takao San World Heritage Site and walk along the historic Tokaido (Eastern Road) befo...
Nightlife Celebrating Oeshiki Festival - 2012 Report Lauren Jade Hill Check out one of Tokyo's Oeshiki celebrations for an insight into a 700 year tradition and vibrant Japanese culture.
Transportation Sumiyoshi Tokyo Metro Station Rory Jackson This small Tokyo Metro station on the Hanzomon line connects to the Toei Shinjuku line and is a simple station near Sumiyoshi...
Shopping Nishijin Textile Store & Museum Bonson Lam The history of Nishijin is the history of Kyoto textiles itself. The word Nishijin comes from the two Japanese words, Nishi, ...
Activities Osaka Station City's Hidden Garden Jeannie Gan Osaka Station City's hidden garden is a fusion of contemporary and traditional design. It's sure to leave you feeling calm an...
Activities The Autumn Rice Field Art of Aomori Justin Velgus In 1993 archaeologists determined Inakadate has been growing rice for 2000 years. As part of the celebrations, they created m...
12 Culture Nezu Museum & Garden, Omotesando Tomoko Kamishima Tokyo Nezu Museum & Garden: In May, the season of iris and fresh green, the museum holds a special exhibition of Ogata Korin’...
