17 Culture Yasukuni Shrine in Photos Hannah Warren Despite its rather controversial nature, Yasukuni Shrine is a lovely, peaceful place to escape from the city. There are plenty..
Activities Yokohama Museum of Tin Toys Museum, Yamate Shinya Ota On a quiet side road from Yamate street at the corner of Yokohama Christ Church, there is a wonderful museum of tin toys. If you..
15 Activities Tuna Auction at Tsukiji Fish Market Senén Germade Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo. Get up early, it's on a first come f..
13 Food Bakery House Kuruton Michael Flemming Bakery House Kuruton is my favorite of the six bakery and pie shops located in close proximity of each other near the intersections..
7 Culture Uemachi Daichi John Carter When in Tennoji or if you are staying at Hotel La Aroma then chances are you’ll plan a visit to many of the known attractions ..
Activities Yoshioka Town Ogura Grape Orchards Rufus Starbuck Should you find yourself in the Shibukawa area of Gunma from late August to late October it is grape season and there are larg..
12 Activities Gods & Goddess live in Kamikochi Yoshiko Toyama You can arrive at this amazingly beautiful place after just a 3-hour drive from Tokyo. Get off the Chuo-highway at Matsumoto and..
Activities Takuhi Shrine Rory Jackson On Nishinoshima's highest mountain, Mt Takuhi, sits the island's oldest shrine, the Takuhi-Jinja. It's a 15 minute walk..