Culture Shimada City: Green Tea Day Out Samuel Richards from Tokyo to Kyoto), and during the Tokugawa shogunate (1600-1868), no... This meant that, more often that not, people were forced to stay in Shimada
Masobyo Temple in Yokohama's Chinatown Elizabeth S celebration of the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yokohama City’s port... While most visitors to Japan probably imagine temples with sparing decoration
Food Tomiya Izakaya in Fukui Peter Sidell Close to the main station in Fukui in central Japan, Tomiya is a traditional Japanese izakaya (dining bar), serving up inexpensive food and drinks.
Culture It’s Itoya! Arlene Bastion Itoya is a stationery heaven begun in 1904 containing 8 floors of everything needed for writing, drawing, craft work, all beautifully laid out and art
Accommodation Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki Gloria Ticconi The Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki is a great choice located conveniently... the welcoming hotel lobby you quickly realise guests' relaxation is
Verde Regalo Sherilyn Siy The Akihabara and Asakusabashi areas are not exactly known for its food... The one under the Sobu Line is newer.
Culture Mat-Cha-Doh Tea Experience Mandy Bartok instead replaced with a rustic tea house and a flawlessly recreated Noh... Doi has been practicing the art of the Urasenke tea ceremony for the past
Activities Shosenkyo Gorge Chichibu Tama Kai National Park Rey Waters The best part it is only one and half hour train ride from Tokyo