Activities 2-Day Hachijojima Retreat: Recharge Your Mind and Body Veronica Carnevale This island paradise, situated about 287 km south of Tokyo, is only about an hour's flight from the city streets and boasts an alluring environment perfect
Culture Kurosawa Akira & Yasujiro Ozu Sleiman Azizi Kurosawa Akira and Yasujiro Ozu are regularly listed among the best and most... Kurosawa Akira Possibly the most influential filmmaker of all time, Kurosawa
How to Rent a Car in Japan Japan Travel Finding a Rental Car Locations Most of Japan’s car rental websites will... There are a host of car rental companies to choose from in Japan.
Food "Pub The Swan" in Sendai Justin Velgus "Pub The Swan" is a small Irish themed standing bar located in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture across from the Disney Store.
Planning Useful Smartphone Apps for Japan Meg Sing These have been distributed to most hotels, guesthouses and hostels in... free Wi-fi spots could cut the hassle and cost of buying a SIM card in
Culture Kinpu Shrine and the Hideout Pagoda Bryan Baier I wasn’t sure that I was having not quite learned the words of the chant... The beginning of that story is actually lost to history as the shrine’s
Activities Basics of Running in Tokyo Sherilyn Siy Running in Tokyo can seem daunting to someone who may not speak, let alone read, Japanese.
Food Halal Food at Kappou Yama Dian Retno Mayang Sari No trip to Japan is complete without sampling traditional Japanese food... how do make sure what you are eating is halal or not?