Planning Harajuku's Child-Friendly Day Trips Kate Neath Harajuku and neighboring Omotesando in Tokyo are dotted with baby-friendly sightseeing spots, cafes, nursing rooms and playgro..
10 Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion) Stefanus Husin Ginkakuji Temple is also known as the “Silver Pavilion”. However the actual building is not clad in silver! They are other tem..
11 Morioka Castle: Feudal Lord Trail Justin Velgus Approach Morioka Castle Site Park from the outer moat a few minutes walk before Sakurayama Shrine to retrace the path feudal l..
Motomachi Shopping Street, Yokohama Tomoko Kamishima Motomachi Shopping Street, Yokohama: The very first “bargain sale” in Japan began in Motomachi. Even now, more than 400,000 pe..
Activities Shinagawa Kumin Park Todd Wojnowski Shinagawa Kumin Park is a beautiful, open area with plenty to do, such as BBQ, tennis, baseball, a visit to the aquarium, and a..
7 Tokyo Tale of Loyalty & Courage Louise Archer Senkakuji is a small temple not far from Shinagawa that holds the graves of the famous 47 Ronin, a tale over 300 years old.
Hama-rikyu Garden Sara Pretelli Hama-rikyu is a beautiful garden located in the Shiodome area of central Tokyo. This is a family garden of Tokugawa Shogun. In..
Activities Playing in the Yu River Noro Randria Summer in Japan can be very hot. The Yu river in Karuizawa city is the perfect way to cool down. Bring shorts and waterproof s..