Culture Ashikaga Orihime Shrine Yonatan Friis Ashikaga Orihime Shrine is dedicated to the Shinto diety Orihime. The current shrine was built in 1937.
Food Ezumiya Michael B Perfect for both any sized group (a lone patron or a large party), Ezumiya offers flavors representative of all of Japan from Hokkaido..
Accommodation The Westin Hotel Sendai Michael B If you're looking for a luxury western-style hotel in Sendai, you can't beat the Westin for location and class. The staff..
Culture A Monument to Minamoto no Yoritomo Elena Lisina The equestrian statue at Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha is dedicated to Minamoto no Yoritomo. Commemorating his hunt in 1193, the shrine..
Culture Suginami Historical Museum Sleiman Azizi The Suginami Historical Museum is a free local museum tracing the history of the area back to prehistoric times. The highlight of..
Explore Niigata Using the JR EAST PASS Featured The Northward Golden Route spans across Saitama, Gunma, and Niigata prefectures. From terraced rice fields to the Sea of Japan,..
Culture Nakamura Hachiman Shrine Sleiman Azizi Nakamura Hachiman Shrine is a local shrine featuring one of Nerima City's oldest standing structures. Unpretentious, the shrine's..
Culture Crystal Sound Museum Cathy Cawood Crystal Sound is a free museum in Shosenkyo with a collection of precious gemstones from around the world. The museum shop is a..