Culture Kyoto Ninna-ji Temple, Omuro Palace Tomoko Kamishima Ninna-ji Temple, established in 888, is a balanced blend of aristocratic elegance and Buddhism simplicity. Its zig-zagging wo...
Accommodation KAI Matsumoto Rebecca Bourke Experience 13 different kinds of onsen and traditional Japanese design at a luxury Japanese hotel.
Activities Swallowtail Butler Cafe, Ikebukuro Hannah Morse Get the royal treatment at this wonderful themed café in Ikebukuro.
Beauty & Spa Utsukushi no Yu, Takaido Genevieve Cook My friend invited me to try an onsen called Utsukushi No Yu, or Beautiful Springs. Soaking in the hot outdoor bath under a az...
Food Dogo’s “Circus Bar”, Wani to Sai Matthew Iannarone Dogo's newest addition to the eating, drinking, art scene, Wani to Sai. Located in an atmospheric corner of Dogo, this "circu...
Beauty & Spa Scenic Kawaguchiko Andrew Checkley Of the five lakes cooling Mt. Fuji’s toes, Kawaguchiko is the most popular and most developed.
Culture Ikazaki Kite Fighting Festival 2027 Ingrid Lezar On May 5th every year, teams fight it out on the banks of the Oda River in Ikazaki--with traditional Japanese paper kites.
Shopping Akita Citizens Market Bonson Lam Relax and enjoy the folksy and friendly banter of this relaxed country market. This is possibly one of the best fish markets ...
