7 Culture Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple Steve Morton Located next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation to..
Culture Ime Shrine Gaurav Raja Dahal This shrine enshrines 3 main deities: Uke Mochi no Kami: The goddess of food, Ame no Uzume no Mikoto: The goddess of dawn, mirth,..
Food Le Pain Quotidien Kim Bergström Le Pain Quotidien is French for "daily bread", and it's also the name of an international chain of bakery restaurants. Several..
Activities 10 Autumn Color Destinations in Tokyo Kim Bergström Pleasant temperatures, tasty eats, and a bounty of color in the form of changing leaves make autumn a great season for exploring...
Accommodation Ichijo Ryokan Opens in Hyogo Kim Bergström Sep 26, 2021 Newly opened on September 22nd, Ichijo is a luxury ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) located in the fishing town of Kasumi in ..
Accommodation Smile Hotel Shiogama Peter Sidell Not far from Sendai in northern Japan's Miyagi prefecture, Shiogama is an interesting little town, with easy access to Matsushima..
Food Falafel Brothers Roppongi Kim Bergström A number of vegan restaurants have popped up on the Tokyo foodie scene in recent years, and one which has gone from strength to..
26 Activities Alpine Flowers of Tohoku Malcome Larcens Japan is full of great hiking tails all over the country. It's a great way to explore the less crowded part of the country and..
