Culture Getting Lost in Kamakura Celine Ong Want to experience the magic of Kyoto but hate dealing with the crowds? Take the road less travelled and hop on a train to Kamakura..
Activities Yokosuka Iris Garden Rey Waters One of Japan's largest Iris Gardens filled with 400 varieties of Iris. June is Iris Festival time at Yokosuka Iris Garden
Activities Climbing Mount Jinba Johannes Schonherr Situated at the border of Tokyo and Kanagawa, Mount Jinba can be hiked from both sides. The top of the mountain offers great views..
Accommodation Dormy Inn Akihabara Peter Sidell As central as central Tokyo can be, Dormy Inn Akihabara is a delightful, affordable business hotel, with a sauna and outdoor rooftop..
Culture Asakusa's Denboin Garden Kim Bergström Asakusa's Denboin Garden is often referred to as a hidden gem or Tokyo's secret garden. Situated adjacent to the famous..
Culture Showa Memorial Museum Sherilyn Siy The Showa Memorial Museum is a repository of historical data and information related to Japanese people's lives during the Showa..
Culture Washinomiya Shrine Lynda Hogan Well-regarded in Japan as one of the oldest shrines in all of Kanto, Washinomiya Shrine is also known internationally, thanks to..
Activities Odawara Flower Garden and Odawara Castle Rey Waters Odawara offers some great outdoor experiences. The Flower Garden has exceptional floral displays, with many long walking paths...