Culture Kure: A Historic Fishing Town Chiara Terzuolo Although often mistaken for a town with the same name in Hiroshima, the... port town of Kure in Kochi Prefecture has a history of its own stretching
Culture A Special Trip in Odawara Serena Kim Odawara is a captivating coastal city nestled along Sagami Bay on the Tokaido Line, just a 30-minute Shinkansen bullet train ride from Tokyo Station.
Accommodation Kishi-ke: a Modern Ryokan Veronica Carnevale Immerse yourself in a tranquil lodging experience
A Guide to Japan's Supermarkets Kim Bergström Supermarkets don't only provide the essentials we need for day-to-day living, but they also offer a window into the cuisine, culture, and customs of a
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina There is a certain order in arranging tatami - the four corners shouldn... Instead, a thick cotton mattress called a futon is taken out of the closet
Food Savor Japan: A Foodie’s Guide Veronica Carnevale known regions and encourages visitors to interact with locals to gain a... The area is also home to a variety of other seafood based dishes.
Shopping Gachapon: a Cheap Souvenir Favorite Kim Bergström Any time I travel I inevitably end up accumulating a bunch of small change... Sure, you can buy a bottle of water at a convenience store or vending machine
Culture Anatomy of a Tatami Room Sherilyn Siy Take a peek underneath ours when we updated our Japanese style room.