Transportation The Kagoshima-Yakushima Ferry Peter Sidell The cheapest way to reach Japan's rainforest island of Yakushima from Kagoshima on Kyushu is the daily car ferry, which has..
Nightlife Shunsai Tokitei Izakaya, Miyanoura Peter Sidell In Miyanoura on the rainforest island Yakushima, south of Kagoshima on Japan's Kyushu island, Shunsai Tokitei is a fun, lively..
Accommodation Shinjuku Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel Peter Sidell Just a few minutes from Shinjuku Station in the heart of Tokyo, the Kuyakusho-mae Capsule Hotel is a fun, cheap, convenient an..
Culture Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum, Kyoto Peter Sidell Close to Kiyomizudera temple in Japan's former capital Kyoto, the Sannenzaka Museum houses small but beautiful exhibitions..
Culture Namikawa Cloisonne Museum of Kyoto Peter Sidell In Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the Namikawa Cloisonne Museum is the preserved former residence of a renowned cloisonne..
Accommodation Aomori Wakinosawa Youth Hostel Peter Sidell In the remote Shimokita Peninsula in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Wakinosawa Youth Hostel is a good base from which to explore..
Nightlife Bon Izakaya, Hachinohe Peter Sidell In Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Bon izakaya is a fun place to eat and drink, with spicy south-east Asian food, tasty..
Food Anzu Izakaya in Hirosaki Peter Sidell In the centre of Hirosaki in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Anzu is an atmospheric old izakaya where you can listen to traditi..