Culture A Wagashi Adventure in Matsue Lester Goh The city of Matsue in Shimane Prefecture is famous for its wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet. If you are visiting Shimane, be..
Activities New Aquarium Opens in Sendai Roger Smith Jul 2, 2015 July 1st, 2015 marked a big day for lovers of sea life, with the opening of the Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium. The new facility is..
Accommodation Global Residence Sagamihara Daniel Vesey Global Residence Sagamihara is a place with a real emphasis on community. Most of the guest are Japanese, but there are also m..
10 Food Ramen at Tomita Shokudou Tom Roseveare A few blocks from Tomita Ramen is another offshoot of the local Tomita Group enterprise: Tomita Shokudou, opened in 2010.
Culture Iwatayama Monkey Park Victoria Vlisides Hike up a mountainside, feed wild monkeys and enjoy the view at Kyoto's Iwatayama Monkey Park.
Food Monsieur Masuno Arpajon Laura Welch A patisserie that provides both a great atmosphere and great cakes. Take a photo with Santa and enjoy baking made from local ingredients..
Food Tsukinoi Peter Sidell In the hot-spring resort of Kusatsu in Japan's Gunma Prefecture, Tsukinoi is a charming patissier and restaurant serving fresh..
Activities Fun at the Fire Museum Sherilyn Siy Fun at the Fire Museum, a free interactive exhibit by the Tokyo Fire Department