Culture Utsunomiya – Home of Oya Stone Lisa Wallin He used Oya stone in part to construct the old Imperial Hotel in 1922 —... Hinder, a Swiss architect who also planned parts of Sophia University in Tokyo
Fukuoka Day Trip: Itoshima's Sakurai Futamigaura Co... Liz Ong Located roughly an hour away from Fukuoka Prefecture’s metropolitan area, Itoshima is a beautiful peninsula favored by locals for its rich culture and
Culture I’m Donut?: Japan’s Viral Donut Sensation Kim Bergström has attracted long lines, sparked a cult following, and become a must-visit stop for food lovers in Tokyo and beyond.
Food Atari Cafe in Shizuoka Peter Sidell There are also branches in Shibuya and Ikebukuro, which I'll investigate
Beauty & Spa Oku-nikko Yumoto Onsen Todd Wojnowski Hot spring baths are everywhere in the town, found in nearly every hotel... The best baths can be found in the many hotels and ryokan, many offering
Transportation Tohoku Shinkansen a Top 2025 Train Journey Kim Bergström Feb 13, 2025 published their Best Train Trips in the World compilation for 2025 this week, and a popular Japanese route made the cut—the Tohoku Shinkansen, connecting Tokyo
Activities Baba Ramen: Hands-on Cooking Workshop Featured Craft the perfect bowl of ramen like a pro in Tokyo