16 Culture Joen-ji and Surrounding Streets Joe Robinson Joen-ji is surrounded by modern buildings hundreds of metres high, but once inside its grounds one feels enclosed in a peaceful..
Culture Samurai Museum at Kabukicho Joe Robinson The Samurai Museum is a must-see for anyone with even a fleeting interest in samurai or Japanese history in general. The pieces..
Food Die Katze Café in Shinjuku Joe Robinson It may only have two lazy cats but Die Katze's cheap food, fast service, and pleasant atmosphere more than make up for thi..
8 Activities An Osaka Night Wander Joe Robinson During a late-night photographic exploration of the neighborhood near Momodani station in Osaka, I found myself attracted to the..
Food Gion Kappa Joe Robinson A loud and busy little restaurant, Gion Kappa is far from zen, but the food is far from average. Real care can be seen in the preparation..
Food El Pancho Mexican Restaurant Joe Robinson El Pancho is a fun place, brightly decorated in an almost too Mexican array of bright lights and ornaments. The food won't blow..
Food 2-chome Tsukemen Gachi Joe Robinson In the tacky light show that is Kabukichō district, 2-chome Tsukemen Gachi makes ramen with real character, served by real cha..
Culture Minatogawa Shrine, Kobe Joe Robinson Minatogawa Shrine gives the traveller something that more widely-known (and admittedly more unique) religious sights in Japan cannot..