Culture Getting to Know Japan's Oldest Zoo: Ueno Zoo Christopher Harley When you want to go to a zoo in the Tokyo area, your best option is Ueno Zoo. Located in Ueno Park quite close to the station, it..
Activities Minakami River Rafting Rufus Starbuck Riding the rapids through the Gunma mountains on a whitewater rafting tour on the Tone River. First part of a full day of adventure..
Food Sometaro in Kamakura David Maher Delicious “teppanyaki” in the heart of the ancient capital of Kamakura.
Culture Today I am a Kimono Merchant Bonson Lam Immerse yourself with full kimono dress up, tea ceremony, a Japanese lunch or wedding and other aspects of life in a traditional..
Shopping Horikin Goldleaf Showroom Bonson Lam From 1711 the history of Horikin Gold Leaf Store is like the history of Kyoto, from 47 ronin to the Meiji Restoration, this store..
Activities Tama Zoo Brandon Heal No matter how old I feel, I'll always be a little kid inside the confines of a great zoo, and Tama Zoo is a great one indeed,..
Food Zama's Coffee Note Carrie Jacobs Coffee lovers must sample the house roasted, fresh brew at Coffee Note
Activities Ehime Museum of History & Culture Anonymous Hidden away on a hilltop above the little town of Uwa is one of the best museums in the prefecture. The Ehime Museum of History..