Culture A Happy Stay In Hita Arlene Bastion A stay in Hita is a happy stay. Mountain and river scenery provide idyllic walks, while specially maintained parts of the town enable..
Food Ginza Kojyu Kim Bergström Ginza Kojyu is a Michelin-starred restaurant which serves up traditional Japanese kaiseki cuisine. Reservations are required in..
12 Activities Spectacular View of Chichibugahama Beach Takako Sakamoto This beach was just a rustic place where local people used to enjoy visiting until a few years ago, but the reputation spread on..
26 Culture Torii of Shinto Shrines Elena Lisina Each Shinto shrine in Japan has special gates called torii, a connection to the sacred ‘land’ of Shinto gods. Torii can vary g..
Transportation Naha Airport Kim Bergström Okinawa's Naha Airport is Japan's 7th busiest airport, and offers a range of both domestic and international routes. There..
Food Ramen Nishiya Kim Bergström Ramen Nishiya is located right by the boarding area for the Garinko II Ice Breaker ship. Their most famous offering is their Okhotsk..
Culture Kanazawa Phonograph Museum Kim Bergström The Kanazawa Phonograph Museum is a way to experience the sounds of a bygone era. The museum has over 500 phonographs and over 20,000..
Food Eloise Cafe in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Eloise Cafe is rich in history, having transformed from a youth camp and music hall into a popular cafe. This peaceful and modest..