Food Genmai Café Kim Bergström One Osaka-based eatery puts brown rice at the forefront of their healthful menu, and their name is Genmai Café – literally, brown rice café.
Food Kamakyuu Senbei Sherilyn Siy Kamakyuu has been making rice crackers or senbei using traditional methods for over 80 years.
Food Kawabata Zenzai Maren Pauli Eat red bean soup with mochi and pickled radish at Kawabata Zenzai in Fukuoka after a shopping tour through the arcade.
7 Sengan-en Mandy Bartok Sengan-en is the traditional stroll garden of the Shimazu Family and relies heavily on borrowed scenery, including the stunning views of Kagoshima'
Activities Mentai Park Tokoname Kim Bergström Mentai Park Tokoname is a unique theme park dedicated to mentaiko, a flavorful Japanese delicacy made from marinated pollock roe.
Culture Sendai's Octopus Temple Justin Velgus The Tako Yakushi-do Temple (literally “Octopus Yakushi Hall”) is located alongside the Butai Hachiman Shrine in the Nagamachi neighborhood of Sendai City
Culture The Bandai Museum Linka Wade The Bandai Museum in Mibu, Tochigi is a wonderland of toys - from Gundam to Sailor Moon to Pre-War era playthings.
Culture Sendai’s Hero Yuzuru Hanyu Elena Lisina Sendai is the home city of Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu.