Transportation The Kagoshima-Yakushima Ferry Peter Sidell The cheapest way to reach Japan's rainforest island of Yakushima from Kagoshima on Kyushu is the daily car ferry, which has..
Activities Nishimura Coffee, Kobe Manish Prabhune Nishimura Coffee in the city of Kobe has an interesting history. It's actually the first establishment to serve black coffee,..
Culture Lotus Ponds at Hachimangu Shrine Larry Knipfing If you happen to come to Japan in July or August, then I highly recommend you visit the two lotus ponds at Hachimangu Shrine in..
Shopping Hondori Shopping Ciara Long Hondori St. is a roofed arcade containing shops of every kind from cheap and cheerful to branded and expensive along with numerous..
Activities Mount Kannan Ingrid Lezar Mount Kannan in the Uchiko-Ozu area of Ehime offers hiking, mountain biking, paragliding, and stunning views. Alternatively, enjoy..
Activities Free 2 Weeks of Wi-Fi for Tourists Todd Wojnowski Free WiFi in Japan is almost nonexistent, which makes traveling tough for tourists. NTT East, however, is offering free, no-st..
Food Zam Zam Indian Cuisine Justin Velgus Zam Zam serves up Indian cuisine a few blocks away from the downtown Sendai area. They have a special evening time curry buffe..
Culture The Tale of Genji Museum in Uji Anonymous Fans of Murasaki Shikibu’s famous novel ‘The Tale of Genji’ should visit Uji’s excellent museum and immerse themselves in the ..