Activities Komatsu-no-Mori (Komatsu Green Park) Mandy Bartok Komatsu-no-Mori (Komatsu Green Park) is a vacant manufacturing space turned sprawling city park with many activities for visitors..
Food A Taste of Akita in Tokyo Carol Akiyama Wine and dine on rustic Japanese cuisine while being entertained by actors dressing up as northern "namahage" devils in Ginza.
Culture The Great Kannon Anonymous The Goddess of Mercy of Shodo Island overlooks the mountainous landscape on the eastern side. Known in Japanese as Daihonzan Shodoshima..
Activities Cooking Classes near Tokyo Skytree Featured Visit one of Tokyo's traditional downtown areas for a cooking or culture class with Shitamachi Yoitoko.
Food Retro Dining in Hanamaki Malcome Larcens Marukan department store in Hanamaki is a long established restaurant with big portions and cheap prices
Culture Shomyoji Temple: Yokohama Day Trip Ada Wilkinson Hidden within the vast city of Yokohama is a quiet Buddhist temple with a rich history.
Shopping Mandarake, Akihabara Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Indulge in your animation and manga fandom at Mandarake, a one-stop chain hobby shop spread all over Akihabara.
Culture The Kurama - Kibune Trail Nicola Smith Hiking through the Kurama mountains in Kyoto with a visit to Kurama and Kibune town