Food Miyanobori Chanko Nabe Restaurant Justin Velgus Miyanobori is a chanko nabe restaurant located in a side street of Sun Mall pedestrian arcade in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.
Activities Kozushima—Stargazing on Tokyo’s Dark Sky Island Tom Fay One of Tokyo’s best-kept secrets, Kozushima is a little-visited island getaway 45 minutes by plane or a minimum of 4 hours by...
7 Food Michinoeki Kitaura Kaido Hohoku Kim Bergström Michinoeki Kitaura Kaido Hohoku is a rest area situated just off National Route 191, connecting Shimonoseki in Yamaguchi with...
Shopping Lush Japan's Halloween Offerings Kim Bergström The bath gurus at Lush have released a lineup of Halloween-themed products which are bound to add a little fun to this time o...
Beauty & Spa Jonny Chiropractic in Matsuyama Anonymous Jonny Chiropractic is a up and coming new clinic in Matsuyama. There are discounts for foreigners, and free pick ups from loc...
Culture Nishikigoi no Sato Michael B Ojiya City in Niigata Prefecture is world-famous for its cultivation of Koi fish. Nishikigoi no Sato offers visitors a chance...
Planning Winter in Japan: Your Seasonal Guide Joanna Ligon Whether you’re a local accustomed to this seasonal shift or a tourist visiting Japan for the first time, winter can be as cha...
Food Shu'n Wine and Dine Swissotel Namba Bonson Lam Onkochishin is a philosophy that I often associate with the chefs of Osaka. Confucius explains, “Exploring the old and deduci...
Last Call: Tohoku Summer Festivals Justin Velgus The six prefectures of the Tohoku region of Japan each celebrate their own unique annual festival, all happening around the f...
14 Culture Haruna Shrine's Fabulous Dragons Cathy Cawood The wood carvings decorating Haruna shrine in Gunma include many dragons.
