Activities Lake Ikeda Amanda Ho Lake Ikeda is a caldera lake formed from volcanic activity 6400 years ago. Legend has it that a monster named Isshii inhibits the..
Culture Minatogawa Shrine, Kobe Joe Robinson Minatogawa Shrine gives the traveller something that more widely-known (and admittedly more unique) religious sights in Japan cannot..
Food Budouka Ramen Waseda Joseph Bautista An intense ramen experience, the Budouka ramen franchise in Waseda offers a good value for foodies of strong tastes.
Planning Useful Smartphone Apps for Japan Meg Sing Practical smartphone applications to download before travelling to Japan.
Culture Walking Shimoda Rey Waters Discovering Shimoda on the Izu Peninsula, while attending the 77th Annual Black Ship Festival