Accommodation Backpacker's Hostel K's House Tokyo Peter Sidell K's House Tokyo is an inexpensive, centrally located backpackers' hostel, convenient for shops, sights and transportation, wi...
Culture Visit a Unique Japanese Self-build Etsuko Yamada Visit this unique in progress self-built home located in the center of Tokyo. Made of special material, it has been under con...
Transportation JR Yamanote Line Todd Wojnowski The JR Yamanote Line circles Tokyo and hits all its major points. Traveling Tokyo would be nearly impossible without it. Chec...
Culture Sake Plaza: Mecca of the Sake Trade Gordon Heady Japan's Sake Plaza is the national headquarters of the Japan Sake and Shochu Makers Association. The association is one of th...
11 Enjoy Japanese Lotus at Ueno Park Larry Knipfing Ueno's Shinobazu Pond is home to one of the largest collection of lotus in Japan. The pond is jam-packed with beautiful pink ...
11 Great Coffee in Machida Cathy Cawood Enjoy delicious coffee in pleasant surroundings at Miyakoshiya Cafe in Machida. You can also buy quality coffee beans there.
Planning Harajuku's Child-Friendly Day Trips Kate Neath Harajuku and neighboring Omotesando in Tokyo are dotted with baby-friendly sightseeing spots, cafes, nursing rooms and playgr...
Activities Shinagawa Kumin Park Todd Wojnowski Shinagawa Kumin Park is a beautiful, open area with plenty to do, such as BBQ, tennis, baseball, a visit to the aquarium, and...
7 Tokyo Tale of Loyalty & Courage Louise Archer Senkakuji is a small temple not far from Shinagawa that holds the graves of the famous 47 Ronin, a tale over 300 years old.
Hama-rikyu Garden Sara Pretelli Hama-rikyu is a beautiful garden located in the Shiodome area of central Tokyo. This is a family garden of Tokugawa Shogun. I...
