Pizza Bar Ura-Akihabara Sherilyn Siy As the name of the restaurant suggests, Pizza Bar Ura-Akihabara is located at the back of Akihabara, or the opposite side of where..
Food Vegetarian and Vegan Options in Sendai City Veronica Carnevale Also known as the “City of Trees,” Sendai’s idyllic city center features an environment in harmony with nature. A number of re..
Culture Penny Candy Store Museum Bonson Lam Take a friend from the baby boomer generation and reminisce at this labour of love.
9 Culture Kamakura Camera - Sasuke Inari Peter Oxley An atmospheric temple dedicated to the fox, messenger of the gods, Sasuke Inari Jinja is nestled in the hills of the Hidden Valley...
Activities Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya Kim Bergström There are a number of great planetariums in the Tokyo area, and one of them is Cosmo Planetarium Shibuya. Located a short walk from..
Culture Ogura-tei Peter Sidell Not far from Fukushima station in Japan's northern Tohoku region, Ogura-tei is a delightful restored Japanese residence dating..
Activities Water Lily Exhibition 2026 Early - Late Jun Shiga's Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden is home to over 150 types of water lilies, and they typically begin to bloom in early..
Culture English Gardens in Japan Kim Bergström A number of gardens in Japan draw inspiration from English gardens in their design. This guide provides a brief introduction into..