Accommodation Ryokan Yamazaki Erik OBrien A hidden gem, Ryokan Yamazaki is worth the 30 minute bus ride from central Kyoto. Tranquil surroundings, hearty food and family..
Shopping Nishijin Textile Store & Museum Bonson Lam The history of Nishijin is the history of Kyoto textiles itself. The word Nishijin comes from the two Japanese words, Nishi, b..
15 Kamakura Museum of Literature Tomoko Kamishima In the museum garden of Kamakura Museum of Literature, 221 roses (186 varieties) burst into bloom in mid May. Here was originally..
23 Shopping KiddyLand Sher Ying Wee All the character goods you could ever want are all conveniently under one roof! Great place to get presents for children (and a-child-at-heart..
12 Activities Aoshima Rocks Amber Mezbourian Aoshima is a small subtropical island surrounded by spectacular natural rock formations known as the Devil's Washboard. Go for..
Culture Kabuki-za in Ginza Rufus Starbuck The lavish home of Kabuki in Tokyo - a recently rennovated theater in the heart of Ginza where you can admire the amazing costumes..
15 Culture Shikoku Mura Art Village L. MacLean Shikoku Mura is a park consisting of traditional homes and buildings from around the island of Shikoku and reassembled here. Most..
Activities Rustic Bouken-Kazoku in Kutchan R.S. Reynolds My visit to the rustic Bouken-Kazoku Center in Kutchan, Hokkaido