Food Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama Anne Lauenroth Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama - handmade soba since 1898 in a beautifully preserved building in Takayama's historical merchant..
11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
Activities Mount Tarumae Anne Lauenroth Hiking in Japan - climbing Mount Tarumae, an active volcano in Hokkaido's Shikotsu-Toya National Park.
Accommodation My Couch for Your Stories Anne Lauenroth My couch for your stories: A guide to Couchsurfing in Japan - How it works, what you need to know, and why you should do it.
20 Culture A Day in Higashiyama Anne Lauenroth Higashiyama, home to Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, is Kyoto's most picturesque district, offering traditional architecture,..
Food Cafe Wakakusa in Nara Anne Lauenroth Enjoy crêpes and cappuccino in the global-minded Cafe Wakakusa near Higashimuki Shopping Arcade and Nara Park.
23 Culture Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
Food It's All about Tofu at Tousuiro Anne Lauenroth It's all about tofu at Tousuiro restaurant in Kyoto, with branches in Gion and Kiyamachi, overlooking the Kamogawa.