Food 40 Plan - Lovely Muffin Laura Welch A small shop that does takeout muffins and coffee, but its best is saved for summer when it sells affordable and delicious shaved..
Food Hot Jaja, Morioka Justin Velgus Hot Jaja is a restaurant specializing in Jajamen noodles. Located right in front of JR Morioka Station, it's the perfect p..
Food Happy Golden Taiyaki Laura Welch Delicious, hot and cold taiyaki featuring the golden Annou Imo sweet potato, and a croissant variation with red bean or chocolate..
Culture Onomichi’s 'Cat Alley' Meredith Lescoe The temple walk of Onomichi in Hiroshima holds more than the obvious. See what a talented artist did to revive a small section of..
Activities Shinagawa Kumin Park Todd Wojnowski Shinagawa Kumin Park is a beautiful, open area with plenty to do, such as BBQ, tennis, baseball, a visit to the aquarium, and a..
Activities Playing in the Yu River Noro Randria Summer in Japan can be very hot. The Yu river in Karuizawa city is the perfect way to cool down. Bring shorts and waterproof s..
Culture Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art Bonson Lam While Kyoto is usually associated with Ukiyo e and Rinpa art, it has rapidly developed a reputation as the capital of international..
Food Cafe Rühe Noro Randria Located in a quiet forest area in Karuizawa, Cafe Rühe serves delicious and affordable range of sweets, drinks and meals mixin..