Culture Nikko Kaido near Soka Justin Dart Nikko Kaido - the road to the deep dark north still survives in places - particularly in east Saitama - near Soka
Food Ashibina Lee Prescott Okinawan food in the heart of Shibuya, a tasty variation on typical Japanese food for those looking for longevity
Food Park Side Burger Shop Arms Nicole Bauer This little burger shop has it all: handmade and delicious food, nice décor, friendly service and a very relaxed atmosphere.
Culture Tokyo's Nezu Shrine Nicole Bauer Historical shrine in Tokyo in an extraordinary beautiful setting as it is built alongside a hill, covered with about 3,000 az...
Culture Rikugien Gardens in Komagome Mackenzie Scott Tokyo’s Rikugien Gardens, just a short walk from Komagome Station on the Yamanote line, is a serene oasis in the big city.
Culture Ueno Park Has Got It All, See For Yourself Abi Barber Ueno Park is Tokyo's first public park. It contains several museums, a large pond, a baseball ground, a concert hall, a zoo, ...
Food Putting a Spin on the World's Best Pizza Chris Glenn Where's the world’s BEST pizza? Italy? New York? Melbourne, Australia? No, Nagoya! & Cesari has the papers to prove it.
Food Shigematsu Hanten in Imabari Anonymous Shigematsu Hanten is a small Chinese restaurant tucked away in a commercial suburb. It serves the specialty of Imabari, pork ...
Activities Mikawa Bushi and Ieyasu Museum Chris Glenn Proud, stoic, loyal strong. These are the attributes of the Mikawa Bushi, samurai of the Matsudaira clan of Mikawa who becam...
Culture Morioka's Sansa Odori 2026 Justin Velgus The Morioka Sansa Odori is held every year August 1st-4th. In addition to being the world's largest taiko drum gathering, it ...
