Activities Hamura Zoo Kim Bergström Hamura Zoo is situated in the outer suburbs of Tokyo, and it's a great option for a smaller zoo for younger children to enjoy...
Culture Blades of Shinanomachi Nathan Eden I visited a knife and blade maker in Shinanomachi to see how he forges his traditional craft's products. It was both fascinating..
Food Grinpia in Makinohara Samuel Richards In the heart of Shizuoka Prefecture in central Japan, Grinpia Makinohara is a green tea facility where you can enjoy tea picking..
Culture Saitama City's Iwatsuki Ningyo Museum Elizabeth S Iwatsuki Ward in Saitama City is famed for generations of doll artisans and showrooms full of dolls of all kinds and their acc..
Activities Oishi Kogen, a "Highlight Highland" in Autumn Alena Eckelmann All you need to know about Oishi Kogen Highland and its large field of pampas grass in the north of Wakayama Prefecture. This is..
Food The Tokyo EDITION's Elegant Sakura Afternoon Tea Paul McInnes The Tokyo EDITION has introduced a lovely seasonal afternoon tea menu open to the public. It's a celebration of British-style..
Accommodation Temple Camp in Kumano Alena Eckelmann Temple Camp or Temple Hotel, staying at Daitai-ji temple in Kumano, Wakayama, you can enjoy sauna and Zen near the famous Nachi..
Culture Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Joeizan Kessan-ji Temple is a temple located in Shiroishi City in southern Miyagi Prefecture. It is considered the family temple..