7 Shopping Kiya Sherilyn Siy Kiya is Japan's most famous knife brand, established more than 200 years ago. Their bestselling knife is the deba knife, a raw..
7 Food Tsuruya Yoshinobu: Confectionary Too Gorgeous to Eat Sherilyn Siy Established in the Edo Period in 1803, Tsuruya Yoshinobu has been making Japan's best traditional sweets (or wagashi) for more..
7 Shopping Edible Gold Sherilyn Siy Kanazawa City, a cultural center in the Edo Period, now produces 99% of Japan's gold leaf. Gold leaf is essential in restoring..
22 Activities Nagasaki Lantern Festival Rey Waters A February visit to Nagasaki's wonderful annual colorful Lantern Festival.
7 Food Chez Noir Sherilyn Siy Entering Chez Noir is like stepping into 1920s Europe. This quirky cafe is crammed from top to bottom with period pieces that would..
12 Activities Winter in Yoshinoyama Alena Eckelmann Yoshino Mountain in snow looks beautiful, and there won't be swarms of tourists. Come on a cold winter weekend and enjoy a hike..
6 Planning Kids' Paradise in Kanazawa Shunichi Koyama A baby-friendly place not only great for little children but also their parents. Families with kids will enjoy spending time here..
9 Activities Metsä Village Sherilyn Siy Opened last November 2018, Metsä Village is the place to experience the Scandinavian lifestyle -- cozy, relaxed, mindful, clos..