Culture The Motomachi Buddha of Oita Scott Brause This visage in stone is one of the most attractive and ancient in Japan.
Food Okinawa Goat Misaki Bonson Lam From the Maritime Silk Road to the byways of Sakae Machi, the past and present meet, in the oversized kitchen of Naha's grandmother.
18 Culture Golden Hour in Rikugien Garden Elena Lisina Rikugien Garden is one of Japan's most beautiful gardens and when bathed in light is absolutely stunning.
Culture Katsushika City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Home to one of the country's most amazing temples, the ward's other... Its most striking feature are its steep green stairs leading up to the
Food Korekaki Shaved Ice Specialty Cafe Lynda Hogan the first shaved ice cafe to open in Kawagoe, but it soon became the most... A snow cone in a family restaurant or food van will cost half that.
Activities Yamakita Rey Waters I met Masayuki Hamada earlier this year and we hiked around Kinugasa.... I purchased from these same ladies this past spring and today bought some
Culture Machida City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi even play equipment for the children, the park is one of the area's most... Serigaya Park One of the city's most enjoyable spaces, Serigaya Park
28 Food Yoshu Shonin Ramen Featured An amazing selection of ramen is available on the menu, with the most popular... Annin-tofu is a refreshing post-ramen dessert – it uses apricot kernels