Food Arkhe Apothecary & Kitchen Alicia Akiyama Inspired by Yakuzen medicinal cooking from China, Arkhe offers healthy dishes that incorporate many herbal ingredients. Arkhe operates..
Activities Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain Festival Kim Bergström The Minamisawa Hydrangea Mountain can be found in Akiruno, and each year from mid-June to early July it's filled with the color..
Accommodation A Douse in 1300 Years of History Caleb Cello Rests in the deep mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture is the world's oldest hotel- Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, that has been interestingly..
Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Out in the countryside near Hamamatsu in central Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Hoko-ji is a beautiful Buddhist temple. Its halls..
Culture Six Spirit-Sighting Spots in Tokyo Serena Ogawa Tokyo has a long history. What disgruntled denizens of Old Edo could you meet along these modern streets?
Activities Hotaru Biyori Kim Bergström On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from June 4th until July 4th, Yomiuriland's Hana Biyori Botanical Garden will host the 'Hotaru..
Activities Firefly Viewing at Okawatakegasawa Park Kim Bergström From May 31st until June 4th, Shizuoka's Okawatakegasawa Park will host their 19th firefly viewing event, where visitors can..