42 Culture The Grand Edo-Tokyo Museum Elena Lisina In the Edo-Tokyo Museum you can learn a lot about history of the city using audio-guides. There are many interactive options that..
23 Culture A Visit to Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha Elena Lisina Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is the most important shrine associated with Mt. Fuji. Located Fujinomiya, the shrine sits in a large..
7 Food Ureshiimonoya Sherilyn Siy Ureshii means 'joyful', and Ureshiimonoya or 'the shop of joyful things' is the perfect name for this charming little..
7 Transportation Teien-no-sato Honai Kim Japan has numerous unique highway rest areas, and Niigata's Teien-no-sato Honai brings the outdoors in! The rest stop is filled..
6 Activities Drive-thru Zoo: Gunma Safari Park Michael B Gunma Safari Park offers an incredible drive-through zoo, complete with animals from all over the world. Whether you choose to drive..
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..
12 Accommodation The Monster Ryokan Meal Elena Lisina Staying in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is a good experience, especially when you try their set meals. Made up of many..
11 Food Popular and Tasty Japanese Dishes - Part 2 Elena Lisina Along with rice, some of the most popular foods include soba, udon and ramen noodles. Gyoza dumplings and tofu are staples too...