8 Accommodation Ryokan Masuya, Hakone Larry Knipfing This cozy ryokan inn, Masuya, was a real find! Just a stone's throw away are both the Little Prince Museum and the Lalique Museum...
11 Food Don-Tei Shabu Shabu in Yokohama Larry Knipfing Shabu Shabu is one of those "must try" foods to add to your list when you visit Japan. Dip pieces of thinly sliced beef into boiling..
7 Culture Todaiji Temple Light Up, Nara Manish Prabhune In Nara, the annual Tokae Festival gives you the rare chance to see a night-time illumination at Todaiji temple.
11 Culture Museum of the Little Prince, Hakone Tomoko Kamishima This charming museum in Hakone is devoted to "The Little Prince" and Saint-Exupéry’s life, displaying his hand-written letters..
7 Culture Sonohyan Utaki World Heritage Site Michael Flemming Sonohyan Utaki was the stone gate used by the Ryukyuan King as a prayer point and exit when departing Shuri Castle. It is one of..
Accommodation Imperial Hotel Hibiya Park Bonson Lam The history of the Imperial Hotel is the history of Japan itself. Built to accommodate dignitaries in the nineteen century, it remains..
7 Culture Sakura Light-up at Kiyomizu Temple Hana Joy In the spring, Kiyomizu Temple features a cherry blossom light-up at night, which is a truly beautiful event.
7 Culture Kitanomaru Park and Cherry Blossoms Hana Joy Kitanomaru Park in Tokyo is a great location for cherry blossom viewing. In the spring, the cherry blossoms are truly a sight to..