33 Culture Surprises in Japan Elena Lisina There's a lot about Japan that can only be learnt by visiting the country, since the details or scale of a particular thing..
Culture Ikedaya in Niigata Gaurav Raja Dahal Used during the Edo period as the alternate residence for the Damiyo’s ministers, the rooms inside this historical inn contain..
Activities Autumn Road Trip in Iwate, the "Last Frontier of Ja... Alena Eckelmann During a 3-day road trip I explored Tono and Kamaishi in Iwate Prefecture. Tono is surrounded by mountains and forests; Kamaishi..
Food T's Tantan Ecute Ueno Kim Bergström Located within Ueno Station, the Ecute shopping mall is home to a variety of stores and restaurants, and one fantastic spot for..
Shopping Atré Ueno Kim Bergström Located within Ueno Station, the Atré Ueno shopping complex could be described as the epitome of a convenient shopping experie..
Culture Styrofoam Art in Kawagoe Lynda Hogan Kawagoe is always a great place to visit. But if you want to add a bit of fun to your visit, especially if you are visiting with..
Culture Bunkamura Kim Bergström Tokyo is home to a myriad of venues focused on arts and culture, including Shibuya's Bunkamura. This multi-purpose venue spans..
11 Culture Details of a Minka Home Elena Lisina Traditional household items in the minka-house remain to this day. Although their appearance has changed, the names and essence..