Culture The Ruins of Tottori Castle Bryan Baier Tottori Castle Ruins are in the heart of downtown Tottori and are a great place to walk, have lunch or enjoy the sakura during the..
Activities What's the Wonder Castle? Justin Velgus Furusato-mura in Yokote is a collection of entertainment venues. You can easily spend a whole day at the attractions. The best place..
Shopping Takashimaya Department Store Bonson Lam Takashimaya is a repository of traditional and modern Kyoto art and design. Bringing luxury to your home and everyday life, it..
Food Yakitori Ayamuya Barry Louie Away from the neon lights of Namba and just moments from the office towers of Umeda, on a quiet street in Osaka’s Fukushima Di..
Activities Mount Hiei Garden Museum Kyoto Bonson Lam The Mt. Hiei Garden Museum is inspired by French paintings from Monet and Renoir. Nature and art co-exist in a thought provoking..
Culture Namahage Museum in Akita Justin Velgus You can’t go anywhere in Akita without seeing references to the demon figures known as namahage. Find out what they are and wh..
Nightlife BankART Gallery 1929 Yokohama Carrie Jacobs A partnership between BankART and the Yokohama Municipal Government meant to revitalize the historic bay area