Culture Ako: A Seaside Retreat Tom Fay Nestling on the peaceful shores of the Seto Inland Sea, Ako is a small city with a rich history, rising to prominence from the..
Culture Sea Wind Country - Sasebo Arlene Bastion Sasebo is an unexpected find of dreamy mountain and sea landscapes, complemented by authentic old fashioned Japanese shopping streets..
Culture Hougensan Seirin-ji Temple, Miyagi Justin Velgus Hougensan Seirin-ji Temple is a Shinshu sect temple located in Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture. The temple was founded by a retainer..
Food Vegeto LIKO Vegan Café & Restaurant in Sendai Justin Velgus Vegeto LIKO is a vegan restaurant in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. The entire menu is vegan and ingredients are organic when possible...
Food Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills' Sakura Spring Specials Paul McInnes Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills takes seasons very seriously. At this time of year, sakura and spring are very much en pointe and their..
Accommodation Koyo Ryokan in Kaminoyama Alena Eckelmann Koyo Ryokan in Kaminoyama Onsen near Yamagata City and near the Zao mountains is ranking amongst the best ryokan in Japan. The Ogami..
7 Activities Hiking Tokyo’s Mount Takamizu Steve Morton For anyone wanting to find a winter wonderland in Tokyo, be sure to check out Mount Takamizu Sansan’s Hiking Course, where you..
12 Culture Shibu Onsen Day Trip Nathan Eden Full of yukata-clad visitors during the weekend, the beautiful and historic village of Shibu Onsen is quiet mid-week. Amid the chaos..