Activities Fuefuki Spring Festival Kim Bergström The Fuefuki area of Yamanashi Prefecture is renowned for its springtime beauty. Though there are plenty of cherry blossom trees..
Transportation Joetsumyoko Station Kim Bergström Niigata's Joetsumyoko Station is a relatively new one, having only been opened back in 2015. The station is served by the ..
Culture Taito City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Taito City Ward is Tokyo's smallest central ward but one of its most diverse, including world class museums & local galleries...
Culture Suginami City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Suginami City Ward is a pleasant suburban district that is also home to some lovely museums and local art galleries. These include..
Planning Smoking Regulations in Yokohama Emi Takahata Follow the most up-to-date guide on the new smoking rules in Japan, including designated smoking spots in Yokohama
An Introduction to Japanese Rice Luca De Pasquale A brief introduction of the history, types, and role of rice in Japanese cuisine and culture
Transportation Getting Around Shonan Peter Sidell On the coast about an hour south of Tokyo, Kamakura and Enoshima are popular with visitors to Japan. There are a number of ways..
Beauty & Spa Shiseido Global Innovation Center Piti Koshimura With a museum, a beauty bar, and a cafe, Shiseido Global Innovation Center in Yokohama is a free-admission beauty hub that offers..