Culture Asakusa's Denboin Garden Kim Bergström Asakusa's Denboin Garden is often referred to as a hidden gem or Tokyo's secret garden. Situated adjacent to the famous..
Food 5 Halloween High Teas to Enjoy This Autumn Kim Bergström For those in Japan looking for a way to celebrate the spooky season, look no further! This list of five Halloween-themed high tea..
Accommodation NIPPONIA Tawaramoto Maruto Shoyu Shinobu Ishikawa A 130-year-old soy sauce warehouse in the Japanese ancient capital of Nara has been given a second life as a hotel. It offers guests..
Food Nico Nico Terrace Starbucks Lynda Hogan A Starbucks of note opened in Sayama City earlier in the year (2021). What makes this Starbucks special is that it is the only Starbucks..
Food Starbucks Kanetsuki Street Kawagoe Lynda Hogan One of Japan's most beautiful Starbucks is in Kawagoe, right by Kawagoe's famous bell tower landmark. Moreover, the branch..
Nightlife Shibuya's Dogenzaka Street Kim Bergström Shibuya's Dogenzaka Street is located to the left hand side of the iconic Shibuya 109 building, and is home to a range of nightlife..
Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan Well-regarded in Japan as one of the oldest shrines in all of Kanto, Washinomiya Shrine is also known internationally, thanks to..
Culture Making Waves In Isumi City Featured Although many people know about “The Great Wave,” few know that the work is thought to have been inspired by a lesser-known ar..