Nightlife Sendai's Asakusa Laura Welch Formerly lumber dealers, then a shopping street, Sendai's Asakusa is now mainly home to izakayas and bars. It's a diff..
Accommodation Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe Takako Sakamoto Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe has a majestic view of the Great Akashi Strait Bridge, easy access from Kobe or Osaka, and is ..
Food Fab Café Xia Fei Chiew Fab Cafe, a place where you can get your tea and coffee fix along with making your own laser-cut coasters and 3D printing.
Food Cha Cha Japanese Dining Laura Welch A relaxing Japanese dining experience without too much formality.
Culture Koyasan: Heart of Shingon Buddhism Allison Morris If you’re planning a trip to the Kansai area and love Japanese culture and religious history, Koyasan needs to make its way on..
Accommodation Kinugawa Park Hotels James Rodrigues With several hot springs, meals included, a ramen shop, and beautiful rooms, the Kinugawa Park Hotel is an exercise in luxury and..
Activities Kinugawa Tateiwa Otsuribashi Bridge James Rodrigues A great free detour for nature-lovers, the spectacular Kinugawa Tateiwa suspends itself above the rushing 'Angry Ogre Rive..
Culture Hiking the Miura Alps Steve Morton Hiking Coast to Coast along the southern interior of the Miura 'Alps' is a fairly easy day trip.