Activities Cherry Blossom Season at Ninoe Sakura Park Kim Bergström Bigger doesn't necessarily mean better when it comes to cherry blossom viewing spots, and the Ninoe Sakura Park in the Edogawa area of Tokyo packs a punch
Planning UnionPay in Japan Featured traditional Japanese inns (ryokan), cultural experiences, eateries (from local shops... to high-end ryotei) and shops still continue to conduct business only
6 Culture "Beside" at Tambourin Gallery Erika Arceo “Beside” – an exhibition of Jun Oson, an illustrator based in Tokyo, was... held from April 26 to May 8, 2016 at the Tambourin Gallery.
Culture Takeo City Library Kim Bergström The venue boasts some incredible architecture, coffee shops inside the... The premises had a renovation back in 2013, and visitor numbers are said
Culture Kamakura Calling Pete Martin Kamakura is a one hour journey from Tokyo but, of course, this means I... have to get out of Tokyo first.
Area Matsusaka Matsusaka City, based in central Mie prefecture, is located just a few hours south of Nagoya and Kyoto, on the Kii peninsula. For those looking to escape the well-trodden tourist trail, a de..
Accommodation Kaniyu Onsen Oku-Nikko Brittany Rock Experience the regional countryside fare, hike through the forests, gain a deeper understanding of the local history, and of course, relax in one of the best
Food Tengaiten Tom Roseveare Tengaiten (天外天) typically draws a strong crowd and might serve as the best... With a number of famous shops closing doors early (at 8pm), Tengaiten'