14 Activities Ojika Island: A Summer Paradise Victoria Simkovic Forget the more popular beach resorts this summer and travel to Ojika Island for a truly authentic Japanese summer!
8 Activities Honai Park Kim B Honai Park in Sanjo, Niigata, has a free greenhouse packed full of tropical plants including hibiscus, coffee, mango and pineapple..
7 Food Uoriki: Japanese Dining in Nagano Peter Sidell In the centre of Nagano city in central Japan, Uoriki is a friendly little place serving hearty, tasty and very affordable Japanese..
26 Culture An Accidental Day in Saitama Elena Lisina Taken to Omiya Park by mistake, I visited a number of places before eventually reaching Omiya Bonsai Village.
8 Shopping Akai Factory Sherilyn Siy Akai Factory is an art space, gallery, workshop, museum and store rolled into one. It was originally a factory for bike parts dating..
10 Food Popular and Tasty Japanese Dishes - Part 1 Elena Lisina Japanese food from the ocean is fresh and very popular. The freshest foods, of course, can be found in the fish markets of coastal..
22 Culture One Day in Nara Park Elena Lisina Just one day spent in Nara Park can create a lot of impressions from its beautiful gardens, old temples and the special atmosphere..
14 Culture Beneath the Feet Elena Lisina Japanese manhole covers, pavements, and surfaces can provide some informative and interesting sightseeing opportunities.