Food Modern Ark Pharm Café, Kobe Selena Hoy While recently in Kobe's pretty Motomachi area for a day, I thought I would check out the local vegetarian food. A quick s..
Activities Todai Gingko in Autumn Reika Clare When visiting Tokyo in the period of time between the end of November to the start of December, do make a short trip down to the..
Activities Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba Joe Peters The hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
Activities Kashima Island Anonymous Kashima Island is the blob of mountain dominating the coast north of Matsuyama. It’s good for swimming, camping, barbecues and..
Culture Rakusui-en Perri Silverstein Just 12 minutes from Hakata Station is Rakusui-en Japanese garden and tea ceremony room. Take a shopping break and find yourself..
Culture Wara Craft Master Saito-san Alena Eckelmann Watching a wara (rice straw) craftsman produce sandals and boots like in the old days
Activities Hamamatsu Musical Instrument Museum Stefanus Husin A large and comprehensive musical instrument museum in Hamamatsu.
Food Sadame Restaurant Anonymous Sadame Restaurant on Oshima Island in the Seto Inland Sea is a comfortable little eatery with a wide menu. The fresh fish is especially..