Culture Miyakojima, Okinawa Leonora Hawgood Miyakojima - a heavenly tropical island! It's easier to visit than you think!
Culture Kobe Muslim Mosque Komal Khiani Kobe Muslim mosque is the first mosque built in Japan and has survived the Second World War as well as the Great Hanshin earthquake...
Food Izakaya & Bar - Boo Komal Khiani Cocktails, seafood, fun and celebrations at Boo's bar in Osaka.
Food Tokyo Coffee Part 2 Mickey Hoyle The second part of my quest for the best coffee in Tokyo. This time I visit Paddlers and Bear Pond Espresso. have I found the best..
Culture Iris Festival at Daian-zenji Temple Takako Sakamoto At Daian-zenji Temple, beautiful irises in full bloom welcomed me. There was soothing music in the air, coming from a Chinese ..
Culture Chikubu Island, Lake Biwa Charlotte Griffiths In the centre of Lake Biwa is the tiny island of Chikubu, full of temples, trees and plate throwing to make wishes come true.
Activities Going Wild at Tama Zoo Steve Morton Tama Zoo: A walk around a Zoo with a difference! One that provides for the animals as well as the visitors
Food Rive Gauche: Vietnamese Restaurant Cherie Pham Sophisticated Vietnamese dining can be found in Osaka's business district, Yodoyabashi, just one stop on the Midosuji subway..