Activities A Visit to the Kushigaki Village of Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Kushigaki means persimmon (kaki) on a skewer. It is a specialty that is produced in the Arida area of Wakayama Prefecture. Arida..
Culture Kitsumoto Jinja - The "Mandarin" Shrine Alena Eckelmann The Shinto God of Mandarins is worshipped at Kitsumoto Shrine located in Kainan City. This is near the mikan orchards of Arida,..
Shopping Infinity Books: Tokyo Used Bookshop Todd Wojnowski Infinity Books and Event Space is a used bookstore in Asakusa, Tokyo buying and selling English books across genres including fiction,..
Food Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City Alena Eckelmann Onohizume Restaurant in Tono City is a Japanese farm-to-table restaurant with Italian influence. The owner/chef, Mr. Sugata, grows..
Culture The Secrets of Nihonmatsu Davide Capretta Nihonmatsu is a great destination for both nature lovers and people who are interested in the spiritual and historical part of Japan...
Food Vegan Burger Nourish Sébastien Duval Vegan Burger Nourish is a small vegan restaurant with a great concept, vibrant selections and intriguing textures at reasonable..
Food Beard Papa's Caleb Cello Beard Papa is an international chain of cream puff stores specializing in handmade choux dough. It is also home to the world's..
Culture The Artisans Trail Lucy Dayman Hokuriku is a region on the northwestern side of Honshu, the largest of Japan's islands. The area is rich in food, untouched..
