Activities Himakajima Sarah Mathews A short ferry ride from the mainland near Nagoya will get you to Himakajima (Himaka Island). It’s a great day trip from Nagoya..
Shopping Seventies Records Anonymous A punk rock record store in Fukuoka with a great collection of US, UK and Japanese records
Culture An exhibition of Yoshimura Yoshio Rory Jackson Yoshimura Yoshio has produced some curious and elaborate drawings that are laid bare for all to see in this elaborate art exhibition..
Food Tea Lounge Tamazawa Justin Velgus Tamazawa is a Sendai cafe with several branches around the city. They sell sweets and some stores are sit down cafes. The Tea ..
Nightlife Gensou-Teien at Okayama's Korakuen Andrea Miyata Enjoy a night out at Korakuen in Okayama city when the garden is lit up for this annual special summer event
Activities Tobacco & Salt Museum Dmitry Rakin The Tobacco & Salt Museum can make a pleasant bonus to a shopping trip or a walk when you are already tired, but still want to see..
Activities Marue Department Store Michael Flemming Marue Department Store is an old breed retailer that has survived the onslaught of newer and bigger competitors by staying true..
Culture Osaka Tenmangu Shrine Saskia Gilmour Osaka Tenmangu, or 'Tenjisan' as it's known by the locals, is the most famous of all the tenjin/tenmangu shrines throughout..