Transportation JR Koriyama Station Peter Sidell About an hour and a half north of Tokyo on the Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train, Koriyama station is a large transportation hub...
Food Shiawase no Pancake in Kichijoji Celine Ong Shiawase no Pancake is one of Japan’s most famous “fuwa fuwa” souffle pancake cafes. These Japanese-style fluffy pancakes are...
Culture YohaS Night Art Festival at Chiba Park 2026 Kim Bergström Art events that take place after dark offer a unique experience, and the two-day YohaS Night art festival at Chiba Park aims ...
Culture Overtourism in Japan: How Bad Is It? Ryan Noble Overtourism in Japan—how bad is it? What are the effects? What can you do to lessen the effects, and where should you go inst...
15 Activities The Holy Mount Tateyama Jonathan Jahnke Mount Tateyama – one of Japan's three Holy Mountains
Food Shima Nakama Restaurant Bonson Lam Whisk yourself away under some palm trees and island kitchens at Shima Nakama, literally a friend's island restaurant
Akita Top Things to Do Tom Roseveare Akita prefecture is located in Northwest Tohoku, stretching along the coast facing the Sea of Japan.
11 Culture A Bottle of Barley Shochu Scott Brause Two Friends Travel to the Samurai Town of Mameda-machi, in Remembrance of a Departed Sensei.
Food Shibuya Yokocho - A Daily Food Festival Davide Capretta The ultramodern district of Shibuya recent added a new attraction to its long list. A wonderful indoor food alley that allows...
Activities A Festive Escape at The Tokyo EDITION Hotels Kim Bergström Spending winter in Tokyo comes with no shortage of illuminations and seasonal displays, but this year one of the most artful ...
