Food Meriken Hatoba - Kobe Beef Todd Wojnowski Chinatown, and just a few minutes’ walk from Meriken Park and the Kobe Port... Each part of the meal was carefully explained to me, and the chef even
Beauty & Spa Naoshima Sento Ellice Tan Most may pass on this opportunity as firstly it's not comfortable to... more so when it doesn't come with a beautiful scenic backdrop that most
Culture The Tea Ceremony in Japan Alessio Pompeo Sen no Rikyū is undoubtedly the most important figure when it comes to... his philosophy is based are: • Wa (Harmony): Balance between the guest, host
Culture Harvest Your Own Pearls Bryan Baier This was the most intriguing bit of travel advice I received on my first... sea urchins, colorful fish, and other sea life visible around us made me
Activities Bear Safety in Japan Kim Bergström near bear habitats, particularly in spring and autumn when bears are most... Check local guidance: Parks and mountain areas often post updates on recent
6 Culture Ishibei Koji Lane in Kyoto Gloria Ticconi I was literally lost in the narrow and traditional alleys of this town,... of a movie about ancient Japan, and Ishibei Koji Lane is the one that most
Accommodation Hotel Ohruri, Kusatsu Peter Sidell As one of Japan's most popular hot spring resorts, Kusatsu has the... My room cost just ¥6750 for the night, including both breakfast and dinner
Culture Hope is in the Cycle Mike Kato Japan (SIJ), a group I'd known about and followed on the web for the past... Appleseed, Jon Walsh, introduced Robin Lewis and me formally online around