Activities Shirakami-sha Shrine Paul Walsh A shrine has stood at Shirakami for well over 400 years ago, but its roots date back further; to a time when the sea reached as..
Culture Shakyo at Kyoto's Unryuin Temple Karen Zheng Being a branch temple of the Sennyu-ji Temple, the Unryuin Temple was commissioned in the late 14th century by Emperor Go-Kogon..
Activities Lake Senba, Mito Elysse Hurtado One of Mito’s landmark attractions is the beautiful Lake Senba, a part of the famous Kairakuen Park. Though it is a man-made l..
Food From Hand to Mouth Jeremy Yap From Hand to Mouth is an organic food establishment found within the precincts of Waseda University. its menu consist of fresh organic..
Culture 7 Lucky Gods New Year Pilgrimage Joe Peters A great New Year activity for the whole family - take a walk - collect your 7 lucky gods while seeing parts of the "old Tokyo."
Culture Christmas Decorations Marunouchi Sue Ann Kunath Christmas was nearing and the Walt Disney Company helped me to get into the festive mood by bringing its magic to Central Toky..
Shopping A Stroll Along Aomori Bay Imogen Riethmuller There's plenty to be seen along the waterfront of Aomori Bay. See architectural gems, spectacular Nebuta Festival floats a..
Food Japanese Green Tea Tasting Bonson Lam Our undercover correspondent unveils savoury tea tasting with Ms Watanabe in the suburban south side of Kyoto station.