Shopping Shopping for Yokohama “Tenugui” Tomoko Kamishima Find lovely traditional Japanese hand towels at two Yokohama souvenir shops.
Accommodation The Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto is located in the center of Kyoto City, close to both Shijo and Karasuma Stations. This hotel has s..
Culture Exploring Nichinan Town Judith Mikami A mountaintop town is the perfect escape from the larger cities. Discover an area so calm and peaceful, healthy organic food, free..
Food Karuizawa Chocolate Factory Noro Randria Karuizawa Chocolate Factory: Buy a box of chocolate as a souvenir, see how chocolate is made, and taste some for free!
Culture Shiroyama Francesco Agresti If you're looking for somewhere to enjoy nature without having to battle with hordes of daytrippers, Shiroyama might just do..
Culture Hara Model Railway Museum, Yokohama Harumi Inouye The Hara Museum in Yokohama features model railway collections of Nobutaro Hara. This is a relatively new museum but very popular..
Culture Tokyo's Sake Brewery Sawanoi Chikako Takahashi Just 90 minutes by train from Tokyo, you can experience the make of Japanese sake surrounded by traditions and wonderful natur..
Food Tomoeya soba restaurant, Kasukabe Chris Gould Check out what many locals cite as the oldest restaurant in Kasukabe