Culture A Tree Grows in Oasahiko Shrine Arlene Bastion Paris begged Helen to make him immortal with a kiss, and it sure did, he... lives on as the dummy who died for a kiss.
14 A Very Big Rock and Wildflowers Cathy Cawood Huge boulder flung from a volcano 2 million years ago now rests beside the road in the mountains of Yamanashi.
Activities Be a WWOOF Volunteer in Hokkaido Bridget Ye Volunteer on a local vegetable farm through an organization called WWOOF, World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, and save on accommodations.
Transportation Getting around Naha without a Car Jaclynn Seah One often thinks of Okinawa as a set of idyllic tropical islands with white... You'll just need to be a little more careful in planning your time.
Culture A Hands-on Museum in Nagoya Todd Wojnowski The Nagoya City Science Museum and Planetarium is a really fun, really interesting place to spend the afternoon for kids and adults alike
Food Traveling to Japan as a Vegetarian Anne Lauenroth Traveling in Japan as a vegetarian or vegan can be challenging, so here are a few restaurant recommendations to get you started.
Food A Guide to Bagel Stores in Tokyo Kim Bergström Originating from Jewish communities in Poland, the humble bagel has become a staple food in many places across the globe, particularly in North America
A Traveler's Lifeline: Ninja Wi-Fi Sam Hardwick Internet has become one of the best tools a traveller or tourist can use.