Culture Bring Your Tokyo to Life Veronica Carnevale Tokyo’s allure has long captivated the minds of many. Discover its secrets for yourself.
Culture Higashiyamato City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Higashiyamato City is headlined by the beautiful nature of Tama Lake. The city's temples and shrines also feature their own b...
Culture Higashikurume City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Higashikurume City may be a bedroom community but its temples and shrines are not only handsome but are also historically and...
Culture Tokyo's Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty Sleiman Azizi Yokoyama Taikan Kyutaku Teien is the former home and studio of Yokoyama Taikan, a famous painter known for his creation of th...
Wisteria Garden in Yamaga Mandy Bartok The wisteria garden in Yamaga, tucked away near the Ancient Burial Mounds Museum, is a delight in springtime.
Food Datehan Nagaya Sakaba Justin Velgus The Date Clan Hangout Pub (伊達藩長屋酒場） is a restaurant specializing in local Miyagi Prefecture cuisine. It features an E...
Yamagata Greets 4.5 Million Tourists Justin Velgus Yamagata greets 4.5 Million tourists in fiscal year 2014, overcoming challenges with a destination campaign.
Autumn at Yatadera Cathy Cawood Officially known as Kongosenji, Yatadera in Yamato Koriyama, Nara, is famous for its ojizo statues and for hydrangeas, but it...
Culture Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Joshun-ji and Myosen-ji are neighbouring Buddhist temples, home to impressive ca...
Culture Japan-Italy Art Exhibition Opens Peter Sidell An exhibition of contemporary art from Japan and Naples, Italy has opened today in Tokyo.
Culture Shugen-ji temple, Ueno Peter Sidell Between Tokyo's historical Ueno and Asakusa districts, Shugen-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple with some interesting, unusual...
Accommodation Star Inn Hostel, Tokyo Victoria Kamila Star Inn is a hostel located in the old suburb district of Aoto that is cheap, comfortable, and conveniently located 5 minute...
Shopping Ebina LaLaport Peter Sidell In Ebina in the western suburbs of Tokyo, LaLaport is a big shopping mall with a wide range of stores. Fashion for men, women...
Food How to Serve Sake Fiona Yoshitake Three different receptacles for serving sake. Choosing your vessel is part of the fun!
