Masobyo Temple in Yokohama's Chinatown Elizabeth S Masobyo Temple in Yokohama's Chinatown honors Mazu, a Chinese Taoist goddess. Visitors are welcome to pay respects and receive..
Culture Kodaira City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Famous for its open air museum, the parks and gardens of Kodaira City include Ajisai Park, Kodaira Central Park and the Tokyo Medicinal..
Transportation Getting Around Yokohama Peter Sidell Immediately south of Tokyo, Yokohama is Japan's second largest city, with plenty to see and do. There are several train lines..
Food Pocky and Pretz Day 2025 Tuesday - Nov 11th Pocky and Pretz Day is a celebration of these much-loved Japanese snacks that takes place each year on November 11th. Why November..
Food Kocha Romankan Shimano Lynda Hogan Kocha Romankan Shimano Tea room in Koedo Kawagoe is a traditional tea room serving a selection of tea, confectionery and light meals...
Accommodation Second House in Urabandai Peter Sidell In the countryside of Fukushima Prefecture in northern Japan, Second House is a small, friendly guesthouse, offering inexpensive..
Culture 5 of Japan's Most Beautiful Bridges Kim Bergström Japan is known for a wide variety of bridges, and if you're traveling around the country you may want to check out some of the..
Culture Higashiyamato City - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi The beauty of Tokyo's Tama region starts to come alive at Higashiyamato City. Parks and green spaces here include Higashiyamato..
