10 Culture Shinmei Hikawa Shrine in Tokyo Peter Sidell In the western districts of central Tokyo, Shinmei Hikawa shrine is a small, charming shinto shrine, feeling as if it's deep..
11 Culture Rensho-ji Temple in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Rensho-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to some..
12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine...
8 Culture Zengan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya's JR station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Zengan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to an..
Transportation ANA Launches Mexico City Flights Peter Sidell Feb 17, 2017 Japanese airline All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched direct daily flights between Tokyo Narita airport and Mexico City.
Accommodation HOTEL MYSTAYS Asakusa in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's main sightseeing district of Asakusa, Hotel MyStays is a comfortable, convenient and affordable place to stay.
10 Beauty & Spa Kinugawa Onsen Peter Sidell In Japan's Tochigi prefecture two or three hours north of Tokyo, Kinugawa Onsen is a charming hot spring resort town with some..
12 Activities Shirafuji Falls near Fujieda Peter Sidell Near Fujieda in Japan's central Shizuoka prefecture, Shirafuji Falls is a place to escape the city and enjoy some totally unspoilt..