Culture Kawagoe Castle: Honmaru Goten Yonatan Friis Added to Kawagoe Castle in 1848, the Honmaru Goten – or the Inner Palace – used to serve as the lord’s offices and residence. ..
Culture Eifuku-ji Temple, Osaka Gary Luscombe Eifuku-ji is a little known temple hidden in the countryside of eastern Osaka. This often overlooked temple holds the mausoleum..
Accommodation Mombetsu Central Hotel Kim Bergström The Mombetsu Central Hotel (sometimes written as Monbetsu) is conveniently located in the heart of the city area. The simple, clean..
Accommodation Lido Park Resort Hachijojima Elizabeth S Lido Park Resort is a good base for exploring Hachijojima. Lido is within an easy drive or bike ride of sights and experiences on..
Accommodation Aizu Wakamatsu New Palace Hotel Peter Sidell In Aizu Wakamatsu, a historical town in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, New Palace hotel is affordable and conveniently..
Culture What's Niigata Sign Kim Bergström The What's Niigata sign has become a popular destination for those who appreciate a fun photo opportunity! The sign has moved..
Food Senryo Soba Elizabeth S Hachijojima, the subtropical island 100 kilometers south of Tokyo proper, is surprisingly, still part of Tokyo. But the island has..
Culture Shizuoka Tea Museum Kim Bergström Shizuoka Prefecture produces the largest quantity of Japan's tea, and you can learn all about the beverage at the Tea Museum...