Culture Hiroshima: Top Ten Things to Do Veronica Carnevale Hiroshima Prefecture lies on the southwestern side of Honshu. The region’s southern coast meets the Seto Inland Sea with a col..
Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Heritage Houses Elizabeth S Northern Chiba Prefecture cities have preserved manors, summer villas, and farmhouses open to the public. Spanning the Edo to the..
Culture Fuchu City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Fuchu City sits in the ancient Musashi Province and is home to scores of temples & shrines, some of them amongst Tokyo's oldest...
Culture Chofu City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Chofu City feels a world away from the bustle of central Tokyo. Home to some historically beautiful locations, the city's temples..
Food Coffee House Shaker in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Coffee House Shaker is a homey cafe that offers Japanese comfort foods. Located in Naka-Karuizawa, it is a secret spot for Karuizawa..
Culture Akiruno City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi The natural beauty of the Tama region is on display with the temples and shrines of Akiruno City. These include Amemushu Shrine,..
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..
Nightlife Bar Star Dust Kotaro Toda This beloved bar on Yokohama's wharf may have missed the Korean War, but it was no stranger to the war effort, serving as a..