7 Activities Shiofune Kannon Kim Bergström Shiofune Kannon on the outskirts of Tokyo has peaceful, tranquil grounds - and loads of azalea bushes! The grounds burst with color..
Activities Gunma Flower Park Kim Bergström The Gunma Flower Park is a place of beauty no matter when you time your visit. The most popular time is the spring months, but even..
Culture Tatebayashi Koinobori Festival 2026 Late Mar - Mid May Each year from late March to early May, Gunma's Tatebayashi City hangs around 5000 carp streamers, or koinobori, in anticipation..
8 Food Cafe Obscura in Sangenjaya Peter Lin Cafe Obscura is a calm cafe in the neighborhoods of Sangenjaya. It serves excellent single origin coffee and light snacks including..
10 Food Toritama Honkan Shirokane Peter Lin Toritama Honkan Shirokane is the original chicken yakitori restaurant that has spawned branches in Kagurazaka and Singapore. The..
21 Activities Japanese Common Kingfisher Rey Waters Where and how to spot the elusive Japanese Common Kingfisher.
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Yokohama Elena Lisina Yokohama has its own unique spirit and the face of a futuristic city. It’s one of the most loved places among Japanese for wee..
10 Activities Cruising the Waters of Yokohama Vicky Amin Exploring the area of Minato Mirai and Yokohama Port by boat is one of the best ways to enjoy the landscape of Yokohama waterfront,..