Transportation The Osaka Train Network Ash Travellers new to Japan find themselves mystified by the complicated Osaka public transport system - even the ones who've been..
Culture Cherry Blossoms at Osaka Castle Ash At Osaka Castle Park, one can enjoy the cherry blossoms blooming alongside the famous Osaka Castle. The park has over 4300 cherry..
Culture Hanami in Hiroshima Peace Park Ash Even if you are in Japan or planning to visit during the season, perhaps you've never considered Hiroshima as a cherry blossom..
Shopping Decks Tokyo Beach Ash If you've seen one mall in Tokyo, you've seen them all - until you've seen Decks Tokyo Beach.
Area Odaiba Odaiba is a the place that’s closest to my heart in Tokyo—at least as close a place a man-made island in the middle of Tokyo Bay could possibly claim. The area sometimes known as Teleport..
Nightlife Osaka Hikari-Renaissance Ash Osaka Hikari-Renaissance is an annual light display that has been held over 12 days in December since 2003.
Culture Hikarigaoka Park Ash Hikarigaoka now is an area filled with so much greenery, it seems a world removed from the rest of Tokyo.
Shopping Shinsaibashi Shopping Arcade Ash This covered arcade, site of some of Osaka's historical bridges, is one of the city's most popular and famous shopping spots...