Culture Kōden-ji Bradford Pomeroy Kōden-ji temple has been called a symbol for one of Japan’s most famous literary works on samurai culture, Hagakure: The Way o..
7 Activities Matsukawa River John Carter The Matsukawa River flows through the heart of Ito and was once the site where William Adams build his first ship by order of Tokugawa..
6 Culture Arai Shrine John Carter Walking the coastline of Ito in search of William Adams past I stumbled upon a small shrine perched half way upon a mountain. ..
11 Culture British Fair in Umeda John Carter I wanted to see what Japan’s view of Britain was and it was actually very enjoyable. It was a little cliché with stalls devote..
6 Activities Yodogawa River John Carter Though the Yodogawa river is a beautiful area all year round a visit in August will be most rewarding. During the first Saturd..
12 Culture Caricature Japan: Just for Laughs Ana Skara Ever wondered what you would look like as a cartoon character? Why not come down to Shibuya's Caricature Japan and let one of..
Activities Tombori River Cruise in Osaka Jessica A Paje A 20-minute cruise on Dotonburi River with a panoramic view of Osaka Minami and a Rakugo comedian as your tour guide, you’ll e..
10 Shopping Dover Street Market: Ginza Ana Skara A statement in its own right, Tokyo’s high-end fashion district in Ginza has made a significant mark in the fashion world. Dov..