Culture Hachiko Statue University of Tokyo Jessica A Paje The second Hachiko statue in Tokyo was unveiled March 2015 and depicts the reunion of the loyal Akita Inu and his master Profe..
Food A Peaceful Café in Heiwadai Park Amber Mezbourian Himukamura-no-Takarabako is a cafe serving delicious organic vegetarian fare, set in the grounds of Miyazaki's beautiful H..
Culture Illuminated Asuwa River in Spring Takako Sakamoto Illuminated cherry trees along Asuwa River in Fukui will mesmerize you. You can enjoy this gorgeous view without fighting the crowds...
Culture Gio-ji Temple, Kyoto: Part 1 of 4 Justin Velgus Standing quietly on the eastern foot of Mt. Ogura in Sagano, Kyoto, Gio-ji Temple is more of a hermitage than a temple.
Food Datehan Nagaya Sakaba Justin Velgus The Date Clan Hangout Pub (伊達藩長屋酒場） is a restaurant specializing in local Miyagi Prefecture cuisine. It features an Ed..
Activities Taneyamagahara in Iwate Justin Velgus At Tanayamagahara in Iwate Prefecture, you can take in Miyazawa Kenji's "Landscape of Ihatov", a plateau designated as a n..
Food Iya Bijin Mandy Bartok Iya Bijin offers set meals - many featuring the area's hand-cut soba noodles - and overnight accommodation right next to one..
Food Kohanyu Cafe Mandy Bartok Kohanyu Cafe is a riverside cafe in rural Kochi, not far from the famous Anpanman Museum.