Culture Sakura on the Ookagawa River Steve Morton A great place to see Sakura cherry blossom along the Ookagawa river in Yokohama
Activities Hotel Kuramoto John Carter Dotonbori, Osaka is like Tokyo’s Shibuya. For those who haven’t visited either, imagine a fashionable and hip place in the mi...
Area Omotesando Megan Steckly Known as the Champs-Élysées of Tokyo, Omotesando’s tree-lined streets are filled with beautiful shops, funky cafes and great ...
Culture Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita Justin Velgus Kakunodate is known as the Samurai District for good reason. Scattered throughout the town are remnants of the Satake clan’s ...
Activities Ueno Zoo, Taito-ku Michael Kaplan Ueno Zoo, located within Ueno Park, covers over 14.3 hectares and is home to more than 2,600 animals.
Food Hayakawa Organic Farm Paul Arenson-Kawano Organic food, farm-stays, vegetables sent by parcel anywhere in Japan, weekday macrobiotic lunches too!
Shopping Iyotetsu Takashimaya Department Store Anonymous There are two prestigious department stores in Matsuyama, Iyotetsu Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi, within easy walking distance o...
Food Hirome Ichiba, Much More than Just a Market Nate Hill Where else can you walk in and instantly be treated as a local? Hirome Ichiba, a friendly place to shop, eat, and meet people.
Activities Tokyo International Forum Karen Zheng Completed in 1997, Tokyo International Forum is an underrated architectural gem in Tokyo! Photography hobbyists would love th...
Activities Pirika Tour Around Eastern Hokkaido Somrak Bhakdisuparit Visit the oldest national park in Japan 'Lake Akan' with PIRIKA tour and stop at famous vacation spots in Eastern Hokkaido
