Culture Former Iwasaki Residence & Garden Tomoko Kamishima British architect Josiah Conder, the father of modern Japanese architecture, was invited to Japan in 1877. The former Iwasaki ..
Culture Once-in-a-Lifetime: Kushida Shrine Anonymous A new perspective is born of a New Year visit at Kushida Shrine, grand tutelary shrine of Hakata, Fukuoka.
Food Mizusawa Ramen Laura Welch Mizusawa Ramen is a small ramen restaurant, situated near to Rikuzen-Ochiai station is very popular with locals, which is no surprise..
Culture Yokosuka's Verny Park Tomoko Kamishima There is a beautiful park near JR Yokosuka Station called Verny Park. It is named after a Frenchman who came to Japan in 1865.
Culture Ueno Goodwill Tour Franki Webb Most places in Japan offer tour guides for a reasonable price, but what’s better than no price tag?
Shopping Hokancho Shopping Arcade Kenji Chida Hokancho is back and better than ever. There are so many shops to explore and new people to meet.
Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions