Activities Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake Giovanni Perez Do you believe in magic? How about being hypnotized? Come to Aomori to check out Lake Juniko's (Aoike) blue pond and become..
Nightlife Ernie's Bar in Sendai Justin Velgus Ernie's Bar in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture is a local legend. Owned by an expat right out of London, Ernie welcomes foreigners..
Culture Bizen Pottery in Okayama Prefecture Kelly J Imbe in Okayama Prefecture is a quaint town that has given birth to the traditional pottery of Bizen-yaki.
Culture Kemari Hajime: Kyoto's Ball Game Gloria Ticconi Held in Shimogamo Shrine in Japan's ancient capital of Kyoto, the Kemari Hajime is the year's first game of Kemari, a traditional..
Activities Walking Kamakura Rey Waters Smart Phone Application that provides directions and information to 300 sites in and around Kamakura
Shopping Mihara Street Japan Travel The Mihara Shotengai (or Mihara shopping street) still retains an atmosphere of years past, with local restaurants and small shops..
Food St. Cousair Winery Robert Grey St. Cousair, an award-winning winery located in northern Nagano Prefecture’s town of Iizuna, is a delightful spot to relax, en..
Culture Unicorn Gundam Statue in Odaiba Ignatius Koh Odaiba's old RX-78-2 Gundam statue has been replaced by a new RX-0 Unicorn Gundam model. The new statue can transform between..