Activities Family Studio – Kazoku no Atelier Sue Ann Kunath Shibuya ward's newest playroom "Kazoku no Atelier" offers a relaxed setting to socialize while letting kids play: have a c..
Activities Hiwada-Takasashi-Monomi Mtn Trail Todd Wojnowski The Mt. Hiwada - Mt. Takasashi - Mt. Monomi Trail, doable in a day, takes hikers through breathtaking natural settings across 3..
Activities Happo-one Winter Resort Andrew Kehoe Happo-one is one of the premier resorts of Japan with deep snow and a beautiful view from the summit. It was once the sight of..
Food Japanese Breakfast in Wakamiya Elizabeth Wormald A typical traditional Japanese breakfast, it's not quite cornflakes. . . .
Activities Gojo Falls Todd Wojnowski The Gojo Falls are located in the mountains of Hidaka City, Saitama. They're a pretty sight tucked into the forest, but are..
Culture Takumi no Sato traditional village Brian Sherlock Takumi no Sato is a traditional village formerly known as Niiharu. It is an area where you can try your hand at paper making, pottery..
Culture Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum, Kyoto Peter Sidell Close to Kiyomizudera temple in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Sannenzaka Museum houses small but beautiful exhibitions..
Culture What disturbance? Charlie Badenhop It was six o’clock in the evening and the train platform was crowded. I’d been to the convenience store in the station, having..