Culture Echigo Tsumari Art Field Sophia Warren Nestled out in the countryside of Niigata prefecture, Echigo Tsumari does not seem to be frequented by foreign travelers in the..
Culture The Railway Museum in Saitama Joe Robinson The Railway Museum is a dream come true for anyone with even a passing interest in Japanese transport history. Contains the first..
Food Kagari Ramen in Ginza Tom Roseveare Experience tori paitan soba, or chicken ramen, at this much-loved hidden gem in Tokyo's Ginza district.
Activities World Railways Expo 2016, Yokohama Rey Waters #ModelTrain Exhibition in Yokohama. Exhibits from Mr. Hara's private collection that have never been seen by the public. Model..
Activities Odaiba, City From the Future Kasia Szumna If you want to escape from the busy city of Tokyo and see something completely different, it is a good decision to visit Odaiba...
Food Gado Shita Culinary Adventure Kasia Szumna Gado- shita is the name that Japanese use for describing local restaurants or passages under the railway. It literally means "under..
Food Hyoshiro Seafood Restaurant Bonson Lam It may be hard work on the fishing boats, but now with only one regular fishing boat based here, the lack of competition has meant..
Shopping Morioka's Fesan Department Store Bridget Ye If you have some time to spare before catching your next train at Morioka Station, have a peek around Fesan Department Store. But,..