Culture Hiraizumi: Chuson-ji Andrew Checkley On a wooded hill in Iwate, you can find the unfaded remnants of an ancient golden age.
Culture Matsuyama Matsuri Anonymous Matsuyama Matsuri is a three-day dance festival that takes place in the hottest days of August. It’s a very entertaining spect..
Nightlife Drinking Among the Clouds Adam Hacker With views to be had all around Tokyo, instead of just looking at these towers from the ground up, take a ride into the clouds,..
Activities Nara University Museum Jim Swan Nara University Museum: A small gem a bit off the main track
Nightlife Okayama Symphony Hall Kenji Chida Okayama Symphony Hall is a world class performance venue that regularly hosts the best of local and international talent.
Shopping Super Potato in Akihabara Todd Wojnowski Classic video game store in Akihabara and a top destination for retro gaming fans.