Culture Niigata’s Furumachi Geigi Alena Eckelmann Niigata’s geisha are called “Furumachi Geigi” and they are not some illusive creatures but visitors can get close up and watc...
Shopping Ameyoko Abi Barber Ameyoko is a bustling market street with stalls selling everything you could possibly want, and more.
Activities Hiroshima's Naka Incineration Plant JJ Walsh Innovative design and surrounded by the open space and views of the Seto-inland Sea make this a fun day trip in Hiroshima City.
Transportation Matsuyama Tourist Port Anonymous Matsuyama Tourist Port is a convenient sea link between central Ehime and Honshu and Kyushu.
Food Everest Food Anonymous Everest enjoys a reputation as the best Indian curry in Matsuyama. It’s hard to beat for a reasonably priced, filling lunch o...
Food Dogo no Machiya café Anonymous Dogo no Machiya is a beautiful café with courtyard gardens and stylish Japanese décor. It’s ideal for breakfast, lunch, or a ...
Beauty & Spa Poppo Onsen Anonymous Poppo Onsen is the popular spa in Matsumaru Station overlooking a tributary of the Shimanto River and the Osakanakan aquarium...
Culture Little World Museum of Man Chris Glenn Little World, a world village theme park just outside the ancient castle town of Inuyama, feat. architecture and culture from...
Culture Guide to Enjoying Lotus Viewing - 1 Larry Knipfing My personal guide to viewing and photographing the world's most beautiful flower, the Japanese Lotus. Part 2 is on the way!