Culture Omishima Art Museum Anonymous Omishima Art Museum is a gallery of modern art on Omishima Island, part of the Shimanami Kaido. It holds high quality rotating exhibitions...
Activities Ryuko-ji Temple in Uwajima Anonymous Ryuko-ji, the Temple of the Dragon’s Light, is temple No. 41 of the 88 sacred temples of the Shikoku pilgrimage. It’s more Shi..
Activities Bishamondo Temple in Urasa Rufus Starbuck A thousand years of history at Bisyamondo, a visually stunning temple hidden away in Urasa. It is also home to the Naked Man Festival..
Shopping Okuno Karuta Shop, Jimbocho David Hallman A unique shop that can provide for all your traditional Japanese gaming needs. Plus a great museum.
Culture Samurai Houses of Kakunodate, Akita Justin Velgus Kakunodate is known as the Samurai District for good reason. Scattered throughout the town are remnants of the Satake clan’s g..
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto, and is popular not only as a tourist spot but also as a religious..
Food Raku Beer Emmie Tsumura A friendly, sophisticated little craft beer cafe, tucked away behind Namiki-dori in the heart of Hiroshima City. A delight for beer-lovers..
Food Ezo Ramen Joan Lambert Bailey Travelers to Asahidake who discover Ezo's subtle ginger miso ramen or the sweet garlic pinch of the gyouja ninniku will never..