Culture Dolls of Japan/Nihon no ningyo desu Elena Lisina Some notes about Japanese dolls that could be useful for doll collectors.
Culture A Half Day Trip to Uji Cordelia Ding If you're short on time, sightseeing in Uji can be limited to about half a day, as it is only about a thirty-minute train rid...
8 Activities Fuji TV's Minna no Yume Tairiku Sophia Warren Inflatable slides, concerts, and much are make up this year’s Fuji TV summer festival. Whether buying a day or night pass, be...
14 Transportation The Ferry to Zamami Peter Sidell Taking the ferry from Naha to Zamami in Japan's tropical island chain of Okinawa, you can enjoy views of the open ocean and o...
Activities Japan Alpine Tour Rey Waters An unforgettable tour of the Japan Alps. Many waterfalls, hiking trails, breathtaking scenery, and multiple modes of transpo...
Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Field Sophia Warren Nestled out in the countryside of Niigata prefecture, Echigo Tsumari does not seem to be frequented by foreign travelers in t...
6 Food Ex Cafe Sophia Warren Ex Cafe, also known as Ickx Cafe, is an art-filled eatery and is nestled along a side street of Arashiyama. Serving up delect...
Culture The Railway Museum in Saitama Joe Robinson The Railway Museum is a dream come true for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese transport history. Contains the ...
Food Kagari Ramen in Ginza Tom Roseveare Experience tori paitan soba, or chicken ramen, at this much-loved hidden gem in Tokyo's Ginza district.
Activities Kobe Animal Kingdom Elena Lisina Kobe Animal Kingdom, formerly known as Kobe Kachoen, is a flower and animal park located in Port Island of Kobe city.
