Culture Japanese Photo Booth “Purikura” Jessica A Paje The Japanese photo booth, Purikura, is the ultimate "selfie" experience! Take self-portraits and group photos to a whole new l..
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.
Beauty & Spa Bears and Beer in Iwate Prefecture Nathan Palmer This hotel brewery complex has excellent cuisine, an idillic setting, hots springs and some superb locally brewed beers on tap...
Culture 7 Lucky Gods New Year Pilgrimage Joe Peters A great New Year activity for the whole family - take a walk - collect your 7 lucky gods while seeing parts of the "old Tokyo."
Culture History of Kyoto's Kinkaku-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Kinkaku-ji Temple: The shining golden pavilion and double-layered garden are both splendid!
Activities Kyoto Shijo Fukujuen Tea Ceremony Bonson Lam The tea ceremony is delicate, graceful and full of ritual, designed to awaken us to discover beauty in everyday life. Despite its..
Shopping Yokohama's Isezaki Mall Peter Sidell In the busy heart of Yokohama, Isezaki Mall is a wallet-friendly shopping street with a wide range of places to browse, buy, eat,..
Food Jiki Miyazawa: Tea and Kaiseki Justin Velgus It is no coincidence that the art of the tea ceremony developed along with the aristocratic culture of the emperor and imperial..