Food Original Tempura Soba "Kadohei" Harumi Inouye This soba restaurant Kadohei is in Hiranuma, Yokohama. A former prime minister loved it. Original menu is "Tsuke ten", cold soba..
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Todd Wojnowski Shosenkyo Gorge is a beautiful strip along the Arakawa River in Yamanashi Prefecture. Especially beautiful in the autumn, Shosenkyo..
Culture The Birthplace of the Akiyama Brothers Anonymous The birthplace of the military Akiyama brothers Saneyuki and Yoshifuru is easily accessible from Matsuyama Castle. This small museum..
Transportation The Enoden Line Peter Sidell One of Japan's most charming rail lines, the Enoden line runs between Fujisawa, Enoshima and Kamakura, taking in streets, coastline..
Shopping Daikanyama T-Site Perri Silverstein The most spectacularly designed bookstore in Tokyo. A must visit for all book lovers.
Food Japan's Finest Beef at Kobe Wakkoqu Charlotte Griffiths To indulge in Kobe's celebrated beef in its namesake city, treat yourself at Wakkoqu in Kitano.
Culture Kyoto in Video Jillian Engelhard Fosten Once known as Japans capital, Kyoto is the heart of culture and history in Japan. With lively streets, unique finds, and contemporary..
Culture The Travels of Isabella Bird: II Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird was a Victorian woman who led an unconventional life. Arriving in Japan in 1878, she planned an ambitious journey..