Food Monbetsu Ryoshi Shokudo Kim Bergström Monbetsu, in Hokkaido's northeast, is famous for their crab - often touted as the best in all of Japan. You can enjoy it at M...
10 Shopping Oi Keibajo Flea Market Liz Watson On weekends, when Oi Keibajo, or Tokyo City Keiba, are not holding horse races, they also hold flea markets.
Nightlife Tokyo Mega Illumination 2026-2027 Liz Watson Breathtaking illuminations on the racecourse grounds @ Tokyo City Keiba
Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-ky...
Culture Ruins of Moto-Yakushi Temple Alena Eckelmann Located in a quiet suburb and surrounded by paddy fields and gardens lays the healing place of an imperial couple: Emperor Te...
6 Food Kaotan Ramen Kim Bergström Kaotan Ramen in Tokyo is situated in a tiny shack right next to Aoyama Cemetery, but offers some of the tastiest ramen in the...
Food Brew Tea Co. Kim Bergström If you're a tea lover, Brew Tea Co. in Omotesando has you covered. They serve up a wide variety of tea, and also offer retail...
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life...
13 Culture Kyo-on-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell In Japan's ancient capital of Kamakura, Kyo-on-ji is a charming, intimate Buddhist temple, where you can enjoy the peaceful a...
Food Kaenzan Lanzhou Lamian: Halal Ramen Ahammad Reyad Enjoy halal ramen, fried noodles, lamb kebabs and naan bread in Ikebukuro at Kaenzan Lanzhou Lamian.
