Culture Kaisei-machi Ajisai Matsuri Sandra Isaka Kaisei-machi's Ajisai Matsuri, usually held in the second week of June, is a wonderful festival of hydrangea, newly planted..
Shopping Tokyo Yakult Swallows - Goods Shop Todd Wojnowski The Tokyo Yakult Swallows baseball team opened an Official Goods shop just a few minutes from the stadium. For gear for hardcore..
Culture Island Hunting in Hinase Kenji Chida I always wanted to own land on an island. I finally got my chance in Hinase.
Transportation Omotesando Station Eitetsu Terakado Omotesandō Station is a Tokyo Metro subway station located at the intersection of Omotesandō and Aoyama-dori in Minato, Tokyo,..
Accommodation the b akasaka Peter Sidell the b akasaka is a comfortable modern hotel, close to the sights, action and subway station in one of Tokyo's liveliest and..
Culture Tokugawa-en, Nagoya Sarah Mathews If, like me, you’re addicted to traditional Japanese Gardens, then be sure to check out Tokugawa-en in Nagoya.
Culture Kyushu's Aso Shrine Mandy Bartok Aso Shrine - boasting one of the largest gates at a shrine anywhere in Japan - is an oft-overlooked stop in Aso town in Kumam..
Culture Exploring in Detail: Osanbashi Pier Tomoko Kamishima Osanbashi Pier is wonderful. It affords a magnificent view in every direction. and is really a splendid place.