Culture My Favorite Places of Japan: Gardens Elena Lisina Traditional Japanese gardens are an art form famous throughout the whole world. Gardens can be found on the grounds of temples and..
Culture Soka Matsubara Watchtower Sleiman Azizi Soka, an official post station on the old Nikko Kaido highway, was mentioned by haiku master, Matsuo Basho as he journeyed through..
Shopping Frespo Yashio Sleiman Azizi A 3-storey modern shopping centre in Yashio City, Frespo Yashio is next to Yashio Station on the Tsukuba Express Line. Home to stores..
Transportation IKEBUS Sherilyn Siy The IKEBUS is an eco-friendly way to get around Ikebukuro, a transportation hub and a growing hub of creative culture. This el..
Culture Yashio Ekimae Park, Yashio City Sleiman Azizi Right by Yashio Station on the Tsukuba Express Line in Saitama lies Yashio Ekimae Park. A large public space, the park includes..
Activities Kamikochi – The Japanese Alps Geraldine Buergel Useful information on the Mt. Yakedake hike as a day-trip including a brief description of the trail as well as the infrastructure..
Culture Tendo Sakura Matsuri Celine Ong Known for the famous Ningen Shogi (Human Chess) event, the Tendo Sakura Matsuri is an annual spring festival held in Tendo Cit..
Food Shiawase no Pancake in Kichijoji Celine Ong Shiawase no Pancake is one of Japan’s most famous “fuwa fuwa” souffle pancake cafes. These Japanese-style fluffy pancakes are ..