Food Setouchi City Local Senbei Maker Judith Mikami I was convinced of the value of buying direct from a local senbei maker. Everything is so delicious. Whenever I can get to Setouchi..
Activities Ao no Domon Mandy Bartok Ao no Domon is the work of one monk who spent 30 years tunneling through 185 meters of rock.
Activities Tennoji Temple, Taito-ku Michael Kaplan Tennoji is a great temple in the Yanaka area of Tokyo with a long and interesting history and a beautiful bronze Buddha statue
Accommodation Hotel Monterey Kyoto Bonson Lam Indulge yourself with this elegant British-inspired boutique hotel in the center of Kyoto. Who would've thought that Arts and..
Culture Unique Stone Statue of Buddha Reiko Senna See this unique giant stone statue of Buddha built in 1660 in Nagano Prefecture that was re-discovered in the 20th century.
Transportation JR Odate Station Jeremy Yap JR Odate sits on the Ou line from Akita Station with Hachiko the dog guarding over the station.
Food Ajisen Ramen Restaurant Yui Yamaguchi Premium pork ramen with tonkotsu (pork bone) stock and handmade noodles, Topped with thin tender slices of pork belly, cabbage,..