Culture Usuki Calling Scott Brause A secret of Japan's island of Kyushu, the stone Buddhas of Usuki are just one of the mysteries of this lovely town. Gourmets..
Activities Visiting Lovely Mount Mitake Scott Brause Ninety minutes or so west of central Tokyo, Mount Mitake is set in the beautiful Okutama mountains. Take a funicular railway and..
Food The Kasai Restaurant Summit Scott Brause Japanese chefs near Tokyo are going directly to public schools to share their knowledge of food and cooking with young students...
Kooky, Lovable, Affordable Japan Scott Brause Measured in fun, Japan is really inexpensive. Exploring on a tight budget, you will find that some of the best things are free.
Culture The Solace of Unnojuku Scott Brause An old post town in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Unnojuku offers a fine collection of antique Edo and Meiji-era residential structures..
Beauty & Spa Bessho Onsen Scott Brause Bessho Onsen in Nagano prefecture is a perfect day trip from Tokyo. Go on a weekday for fresh air and blissful relief from the madding..
Culture The Kumano Reliefs of Kunizaki Scott Brause In rural Oita prefecture in western Japan, the Kumano Relief is one of the most endearing Buddhist renderings of long-ago Japan...
Shopping The Booksellers of Jimbocho Scott Brause Tokyo has one of the world's largest collections of bookstores, many with lots of books in western languages. Find rare books,..
