Shopping Meaningful Souvenirs From Japan Elena Lisina The art of paper and pottery is quite popular in Japan. During your trip there are unique opportunities to get acquainted with arts..
Food Yukiusagi Kakigori Rachelle Joy Potente Yukiusagi is a popular kakigori shaved ice cafe in Setagaya. The cafe is famous for its variety of creatively flavoured kakigori...
Culture Popular Japanese Mascots and Characters Elena Lisina You'll come across many curious characters and mascots when walking along Japanese streets. While many are familiar to all,..
Shopping Top 10 Gift Ideas at LOFT Rachelle Joy Potente LOFT is a great place to buy omiyage gifts for friends and family. The products at the store are not only popular with locals but..
Food Kaiseki Restaurant Fukutomi Lynda Hogan Fukutomi restaurant near Hon-Kawagoe station is a traditional kaiseki restaurant. Servers are dressed in kimono and the food is..
Shopping Tsubaki No Kura Lynda Hogan Tsubaki No Kura is a souvenir, sake, precious stones and religious goods shop with a foot spa cafe in the tourist district of Kawagoe...
Culture Samurai in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo is filled with memorials to its samurai heritage. Famous and not so famous reminders of Japan's warriors are easily accessible..
Culture Living in Rural Japan Jamila Brown Many don't see any merit in living in the rural areas of Japan. Few speak English and the nightlife is thin. However, rural..