Transportation JR Pass to be Sold in Japan Mandy Bartok Apr 5, 2016 The Japan Rail Pass, popular with foreign travelers, will soon be available to purchase within Japan.
Culture Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa Mandy Bartok The Hikiyama Gallery Miyossa offers visitors a hands-on look at Ishikawa's colorful kabuki traditions.
Culture Science Hills Komatsu Mandy Bartok Science Hills Komatsu offers state-of-the-art science exhibits in an architectural gem of a building.
7 Activities Early Plum Blossoms in Ikegami Mandy Bartok Over 370 plum trees burst into bloom every winter on the grounds of Ikegami Baien in Tokyo's Ota Ward.
Transportation Kansai One Pass Coming in 2016 Mandy Bartok Jan 25, 2016 The Kansai One Pass, set to go on trial in 2016, will link nine individual rail companies in the region under a single debit-style..
Activities Hakodate Illumination Mandy Bartok Dec 9, 2015 Hakodate lights up its dark winter nights with a series of illuminations in various city neighborhoods.
Food A Guide to Hakodate Ramen Mandy Bartok Enjoy a bowl of Hakodate's homegrown noodles at one of the city's many shio ramen restaurants.