Culture
The Genuine ‘Nanbu Tekki’ Kettle
Nanbu Tekki is the name of traditional Iwate cast ironware. Genuine cast iron cookware from this region of Japan is born of a 900-year..
Shopping
The Booksellers of Jimbocho
Tokyo has one of the world's largest collections of bookstores, many with lots of books in western languages. Find rare books,..
Culture
The Tranquility of Asakuchi
Near the heart of the Inland Sea in western Japan, Asakuchi offers many historical and cultural attractions. It's a perfect..
Culture
The Tea Ceremony with Chazen
In Ginza in the heart of Tokyo, you can experience the tea ceremony at Chazen, much in the same way it was practiced over 400 years..
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Transportation
Old Hamawaki Station
The hot spring town of Hamawaki no longer exists, but the little train station that served it in its days of glory is still there,..
Food
Cacao Cacophony
Craft chocolate is popular worldwide, and the appreciation and love of cacao is reaching new heights in Japan. Here we focus on..
Culture
The Motomachi Buddha of Oita
The Motomachi magaibutsu is a Heian-period Buddhist relief in the city of Oita, in Kyushu in western Japan. This visage in stone..
Food
Chocolate Al Fresco at GBC Kiriyama
Enjoying single origin chocolate al fresco in the historic highlands of Shikoku.
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Beauty & Spa
Finding Lake Inawashiro
Lauren Jade HillTake a trip to Fukushima's Lake Inawashiro for an unforgettable panorama.
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Activities
Hayama Isshiki Beach in June
Tomoko KamishimaIsshiki Beach in Hayama is considered to be a cool, adult beach in the Shonan area. The best time to enjoy its cozy ambience is..
Culture
The Past and Present of Byoudou-in
Scott BrauseByoudou-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..
Food
The Kasai Restaurant Summit
Scott BrauseJapanese chefs near Tokyo are going directly to public schools to share their knowledge of food and cooking with young students...