Culture Ando Family's Handmade Dolls Bonson Lam The official Doll Makers to Imperial Family are located just minutes from the original Imperial Palace in Central Kyoto where you..
Culture Seienkaku Residence Alena Eckelmann Sakata, a small town in the northwestern part of Honshu Island, has a rich merchant history that is revealed to the observant visitor..
Culture The Ken Domon Museum of Photography Alena Eckelmann Ken Domon was one of Japan's best known photographers for 'news photography' His entire collection comprises 70,000..
Accommodation Kumano Kodo Overnight-Stay in Chikatsuyu-oji Alena Eckelmann Chikatsuyu-oji is a small village located in a mountain basin about halfway between Takijiri-oji and the Hongu Taisha. Soak your..
Activities Kasuga Grand Shrine, Nara Paul Hackshaw Kasuga Taisha (Kasuga Grand Shrine) is one of the oldest and most famous Japanese shrines in the central Nara area
Transportation Matsuyama Trams and Botchan Train Anonymous In Matsuyama, be sure to ride the groaning 1950s trams and the puffing Botchan Train. Travel in retro style, if not the greatest..
Nightlife Mori Tower Tokyo City View Cat Veit The Mori Tower Tokyo City View offers unparalleled viewing access to the Tokyo metropolitan area, for the best price.
Culture Walking Kamakura in the Drizzle Min Jung Kim I visited Kamakura on a quiet evening. I was welcomed by the scent of freshly-made senbei, low buildings and relaxed streets