Culture Fuji Sengen Shrine Cathy Cawood In the past, Fuji Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida was the starting point for pilgrims who set out to climb sacred Mount Fuji.
Food Naniwa Tomoare Tad Ichimiya Actually duck was eaten in Japan before chicken was introduced for mass
Culture Tokyo Metropolitan Gov't Building in Shinjuku Jemma King Both towers stand 202 meters high with similar views.... Bag checks are carried out by staff for security reasons before you enter
Activities Rediscover Hakone Rey Waters Fuji viewing areas, one at the top and the other at Otome Pass.... Kintoki to Otome Pass is an additional 30 minutes, mostly downhill.
Transportation Amanohashidate Matsu Tourist Train Bonson Lam returns just after 1230pm, is free for those with a 1 or 2 day Kyoto Sea pass... , which is an "all you can travel" pass on the Kyoto Tango Railway
Shopping Guide to Thrifting in Shimokitazawa Alicia Akiyama originally a residential area, a wave of music and arts during the 1960s turned... in the Shimokitazawa area have been attracting greater crowds over the past
Transportation Back in Time on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Arakawa Line) Featured currently undergoing renovations and will be closed until the summer of 2021... They offer a one-day pass for only 400 yen — good for a day of exploring
Activities My Adventure on Mount Fuji Francesco Imovilli In July 2015 I climbed Mount Fuji with a couple of friends. What follows is my experience.