Culture "Tenpyo Roman-kan" Gold Museum Justin Velgus The “Tenpyo Roman-kan”（天平ろまん館）is a museum that introduces the history and culture of Japan’s gold, which was first discovered in Wakuya Town, Miyagi Prefecture
Food Shabu-Shabu Yamawarau Tom Roseveare Yamawarau (しゃぶしゃぶ 山笑ふ) delivers an exciting twist on the familiar shabu-shabu experience.
Transportation Driving in Japan: Guide to ETC for Highway Toll Gates Tom Roseveare If an ETC lane is closed, you'll see a red warning message (X - 閉鎖中)
Activities Running Tokyo Tania Wee Taking part in the Tokyo Marathon was basically a 42 km running tour of Tokyo. Except it wasn't.
Culture Hashima Rey Waters tight squeeze, the island is just 480 meters (1575 feet) by 150 meters (492
Food Tomita Ramen in Matsudo Tom Roseveare Once you're seated at 'Chuka Soba Tomita Ramen' (中華蕎麦 とみ田),... One of Tomita's best disciples opened up his own ramen shop, Uezu (中華蕎麦
Activities Gyoda Kodaihasu-no-sato Lotus Festival Kim Bergström There are 42 different lotus variants, including the local Gyoda Lotus, American Lotus, and Chinese Ancient Lotus to name a few.
Culture Road Trippin' Japan (Part Three) Wanda Bodnar Just north of Nara Park is the famous Todai-ji temple ( 東大寺, Tōdai-ji).