11 Culture Tenryu-ji Temple, Kyoto Carrie Jacobs Tenryu-ji temple in Kyoto, an aspicious beginning to spring. Enjoy depth of color and texture on the temple grounds. Sakura blossoms,..
13 Culture Kamakura Enshrined in Red Ink Carrie Jacobs Gosyuin, a hand drawn and red ink stamp, is a beautiful and unique way to document your visit to a temple or shrine.
Culture Zama Sunflower Festival 2024 Mid Aug Zama's Sunflower Festival in July & August boasts 550,000 blooms. Flowers, music & a range of Sunflower products.
Food Bar Stretto di Mano Carrie Jacobs Set back from the street with large windows and soft lighting, my curiosity was piqued when I stopped to peer in the windows of..
Culture Zama's Hidden Gem - Yatoyama Park Carrie Jacobs If what your after is bird songs, blossoms and mountain views then spend a day in Zama Yatoyama Park (an ecology reserve).
9 Activities Explore Beautiful Hakone by Trail Carrie Jacobs The nature walk from Hakone Botanical Garden to Togendai is a lovely, easy, nature walk. Highlights include Sengokuhara pampas..
Food Lotus Baguette – Yokohama Carrie Jacobs Whether you are a cart food cult follower, or just enjoy a simple, yet gourmet meal on the cheap, Lotus Baguette will prove a delightful..
Shopping Tokyu Hands - Yokohama Carrie Jacobs You won’t read about Tokyu Hands in standard travel books, but it is quintessentially Japanese, and worthy of your valuable tr..