9 Gotoku-ji: Temple for Cat Lovers Chelsea Bailey Gotoku-ji is a temple and the origin of the Maneki Neko, or "beckoning cat", which brings prosperity and wealth to its owner.
8 Activities Isshiki Beach Hayama in the Summer Jessica A Paje Isshiki Beach in Hayama is known for swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, and sun bathing. It is not only famous for being picked ..
Food Kao Thai Restaurant in Takadanobaba Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Takadanobaba district, Kao Thai is a cosy, inexpensive Thai restaurant with a daily lunch buffet.
Pikachu Going Viral in Yokohama Tomoko Kamishima Huge numbers of Pikachu are all over the Yokohama Minato Mirai district! Once you experience Pikachu close up, you'll def..
Culture EuroFest in Yoyogi Park Todd Wojnowski EuroFest, a two-day festival held in Tokyo's Yoyogi park, has a wealth of food, drinks, and entertainment from all across Europe,..
12 Ancient Lotus Pond in Gyoda City Larry Knipfing Kodaihasu-no-sato (Ancient Lotus Village) is located in a beautiful park in Gyoda, Saitama. Lotus season runs from mid-July to mid-August...
Transportation First Time on The Shinkansen Richard Mulvihill A romantic yet slightly askew image of the legendary Japanese Bullet Train (The Shinkansen)
12 Enjoy Japanese Lotus in Kamakura Larry Knipfing If you visit Kamakura in the summer from mid-July to mid-August, drop in at Hachimangu Shrine, not to see the shrine, but the ..
