Area Yonago When you arrive in Yonago as I did for the first time your first thought may be, “this shouldn’t be here”. It’s not the capital of the least populated prefecture of Japan but it is bustling...
Culture Takehisa Shoten Kenji Chida Yumeji Takehisa, one of Japans most notable artists, was from Oku Town. Still living here, his descendants are eager to share their..
Culture Hamarikyu Garden Francesco Agresti Explore one of Tokyo’s most attractive and historic landscape gardens in the heart of Shiodome.
Shopping Oriental Bazaar, Omotesando Francesco Agresti A popular Japanese souvenir shop among foreign travelers with a traditional looking exterior.
Transportation LINIMO, the Mag Lev Train Chris Glenn The Linear Motor or LINIMO maglev train operators claim it to be the World’s first commercially operated Magnetic levitation t..
Accommodation Hinjitsukan Chris Glenn Looking like a shrine, temple & small castle all rolled into one, the traditional Japanese Hinjitsukan structure was operated as..
Culture Guide to Hiring a Kimono in Kyoto on a Budget Bonson Lam JapanTravel compares the top five Kimono and Yukata hire shops in Kyoto, all close to the major attractions
Culture Tokaido Tale Chris Glenn People, merchandise & culture traversed the Tokaido by foot, stopping at the government designated post towns & checkpoints along..