Culture Myoho-ji Temple in Kamakura Peter Sidell Close to Tokyo in Kanagawa prefecture, Kamakura is Japan's ancient capital, home to scores of Buddhist temples. Myoho-ji is..
Food Korean Dining Kan Elizabeth S Korean Dining Kan is a locally owned authentic Korean restaurant just south of Kawama Station on the Tobu Urban Park Line. Expertly..
Food Modern : Coolest Restaurant in Town Guillaume Doré When Modern is retro, you end up in a lovely restaurant, with simple but tasty food. Highly recommended if you visit Kurayoshi in..
Food Homibing Kim Bergström Homibing is a Korean-style shaved ice cafe, with multiple locations in Tokyo. The shaved ice, known as bingsu, is similar to Japanese..
Culture Traditional Puppet Theater Sherilyn Siy The Shirakukushi Puppet Show Preservation Society is a troupe that dates back to the late Edo Period. At the shin-soba festival,..
Food Demode Diner Kim Bergström Fussa's Demode Diner feels like it's been transported straight out of America. Burgers, fries, onion rings and sundaes are..
Food Taibow Coffee and Gelato Kim Bergström Taibow Coffee and Gelato is located in the Niigata countryside, and offers delicious caffeine fixes, as well as a range of baked..
Food Kukai Bistro Kim Bergström If you're a meat-lover, Kukai Bistro in Minamiuonuma is worth a visit. Their menu has a focus on steaks and hamburgers, and..