Shopping Kimono and Urushi in Nihombashi Sophia Warren Just off the beaten path from the main touristy areas of Nihombashi, Sakura Kimono and Hourindou sell authentic Japanese good...
Food Tom and Jerry Cafe Kim Bergström For a limited time this autumn, two pop up cafes dedicated to the cartoon duo Tom and Jerry will be taking place in Tokyo and...
Accommodation Photogenic Miyazaki: Relaxation and Discovery Veronica Carnevale Located on Kyushu, one of Japan’s southernmost islands, Miyazaki Prefecture is an enriching place where mythology and mysteri...
Culture Art Meets History at Sannomaru Shozokan Kim Bergström The Museum of the Imperial Collections, Sannomaru Shozokan reopened in November 2023 after construction work was completed. T...
14 Culture Takashima Castle of Suwa Elena Lisina Takashima castle is also known as “The Floating Castle of Suwa” and is the historical home of the Suwa Clan.
Activities Japanese Garden Photography Class Bonson Lam The variety of its landscapes make Tenju-an a photographers delight, challenging your camera techniques and angles.
Culture Mokuhankan Ukiyo-e Workshop Mandy Bartok Mokuhankan Ukiyo-e Workshop allows visitors to try their own hand at making a woodblock print, just steps from the famed Sens...
9 Culture Tokyo Tower: Top Deck Tour Susann Schuster Tokyo Tower Top Deck Tour will make your dreams come true!
7 Food Huckleberry Bakery Kim Bergström Huckleberry Bakery in Urasa offers up a range of tasty baked goods in a mom-and-pop style store setting.
Activities Mysterious Underwater Ruins Emi Takahata Discover nearly four decades of mystery surrounding Yonaguni's underwater ruins, debated as either man-made or natural. Dive ...