Food Okinawa Tea Tasting Bonson Lam Go back in time, somewhere in Asia, with a bukubuku tea-making class and tasting experience. After that, browse the handmade pottery..
Activities Ijimino Park Iris Garden Kim Bergström Located in the Shibata area of Niigata Prefecture, Ijimino Park is one of Japan's best parks for fans of irises. The grounds..
Culture Kataoka Tsurutaro Art Garden Peter Sidell A short ride on the train from Fukushima city in Japan's northern Tohoku region, this small museum is dedicated to the vibrant..
Transportation Ride Through Spring with the JR EAST PASS Featured The Tohoku region makes for a great opportunity for some incredible photographs. With the JR EAST PASS, it’s easier than ever ..
Food Sora Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam I am mesmerized by the patterns on the aprons. The cats’ eye patterns evoke an ancient culture, hidden beneath the snowstorms...
Culture A Visit to Matto Peter Sidell Not far from Kanazawa in central Japan's Ishikawa prefecture, Matto is a pleasant suburb with a handful of interesting sights...
Activities Nippara Limestone Caves Kim Bergström Located in the Okutama region of Tokyo, the Nippara Limestone Caves hold the title of being the largest cave structure in the Kanto..