7 Culture Peonies at Kisshoin Temple Elizabeth S Kisshoin Temple a short walk from Kashiwatanaka Station on the Tsukuba Express Line displays 100 peony plants under paper parasols...
23 Culture Photographer's Paradise (Part 2) Elena Lisina Japanese love their flowers. Cherry blossom viewing parties are part of Japanese culture while flower parks are everywhere. Japan..
Activities Sightseeing around the Center of Shimonoseki City Japan Travel Experience the historic, dramatic scenery and local food of Shimonoseki City! The ancient city of Ganryujima is famous for its duel..
11 Culture Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine Illaura Rossiter Built in 1895 for the city's 1,100th anniversary of having been made the capital of Japan, Kyoto's Heian Jingu Shrine is..
Food Self-Guided Jiyuugaoka: A Savory and Sweet Tour Serena Ogawa Experience northern Jiyūgaoka on foot as this two-hour route takes you past sights, shops, and plenty of snacks!
15 Culture The Iconic Trees of Japan Elena Lisina Some kinds of trees in Japan have a special place and meaning, which can be useful to know for a better understanding of Japanese..
10 Food Toritama Honkan Shirokane Peter Lin Toritama Honkan Shirokane is the original chicken yakitori restaurant that has spawned branches in Kagurazaka and Singapore. The..
Food Hamazushi Yukawa Elena Lisina Authentic, tasty and fresh sushi in Hamazushi Yukawa restaurant in the seaside town of Ito.