Culture Explore the Heart of Japan Lisa Wallin Do you ache to see what the “real” Japan looks like, but don’t know where... These are left here be worshippers as a testament to their gratitude after
Culture Hakusan Folk Museum Susan May but saw a rapid decline following WWII.... They can be entered freely, and you can see and touch many of the tools
Accommodation Nasu Onsen Sanraku Hotel Terrie Lloyd Even the imperial family has a villa there. It is also home to one of Japan's top onsen ryokan hotels, the Nasu Kogen Sanraku.
Planning Free Options and Facilities Elena Lisina Good for a modest budget there are many free places in Japan, such as temples and shrines, castle grounds, public parks, some museums and galleries, brewery
Shopping Exploring Canal City Hakata Isamu Yoneda Futuristic buildings set up like a theatre on a seasonally decorated canal and attractive musical fountain.
Food Itou Shouten Ramen Laura Welch Ochiai has so many ramen shops, how do you stand out? Itou Shouten has decided to aim for a slightly different customer base: the morning crowd.
Culture Inside the Kamakura Daibutsu Cordelia Ding Are you planning to visit Kamakura as a side trip from Tokyo? If so, it must mean that you will visit the Daibutsu, or the Great Buddha.
Planning Tokyo's Kita City Ward Sleiman Azizi Many of the area's sights are in close proximity to each other, particularly around Oji Station and include Oji Shrine, Asukayama Park and Asukayama Museum