Culture Hachiko Statue in Shibuya Ignatius Koh who like a happy ending, yet another statue of Hachiko was dedicated in 2015
Accommodation Daisetsuzan Shirakabaso Hostel Anne Lauenroth a day directly from and to Asahikawa Station (¥1430 one way in summer 2016... With dormitory room rates starting at ¥5870 in summer 2016 (no meals included
Culture The Creations of Kenzo Tange Elena Lisina Kenzo Tange lived a long life of 91 years (1913-2005) and started large-scale
Culture Caribbean / Latin American Festival 2026 May 30th - May 31st Sumida Park, is an annual event that's been held every year since 2014
9 Food The Akashi Sake Brewery Fiona Yoshitake products are now loved all over the world, being used in The Ritz Paris, Michelin starred restaurants in London and bars such as The Gibson (No. 6 in 2016
6 Culture Illuminated Sakura Elle Harris I had the joy of seeing the Midtown Blossom 2017 Event in Roppongi, a city
9 Two Weddings at Tranquil Myohonji Larry Knipfing Imagine my surprise last time I was at Myohonji in Kamakura (December 2014) to find not only one, but two traditional wedding shoots in progress.
Transportation 5 of Chugoku's Unique Train Stations Kim Bergström Station, Tottori Tottori's Koi-Yamagata Station had a makeover in 2013