Culture Gokuraku Temple and Beach Walk Steve Morton Whilst the main temples of Kamakura are known to virtually everyone, many other less well known places are waiting to be discovered...
Transportation Japan's Superb Highway Rest Stops Richard Kirchner Roadside highway rest stop areas in Japan are truly superb! Here's why...
Food Kao Thai Restaurant in Takadanobaba Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Takadanobaba district, Kao Thai is a cosy, inexpensive Thai restaurant with a daily lunch buffet.
Culture Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui Takako Sakamoto Kehi Jingu Shrine in Tsuruga, Fukui, has watched over the lives of the local people since the 8th century. It has the third tallest..
Culture EuroFest in Yoyogi Park Todd Wojnowski EuroFest, a two-day festival held in Tokyo's Yoyogi park, has a wealth of food, drinks, and entertainment from all across Europe,..
Transportation First Time on The Shinkansen Richard Mulvihill A romantic yet slightly askew image of the legendary Japanese Bullet Train (The Shinkansen)
Activities Kawasaki Good Times World Noro Randria Kawasaki Good Times World is a museum that retraces the history of the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group. Also enjoy the hands-on,..
Activities Summer at Minoh Park Karen Zheng Minoh National Park – a nature reserve that offers a breath of fresh air from Japan’s second busiest city, Osaka. Located abou..