Activities Winter in Yubari Christopher Lawson Yubari may conjure images of juicy local melon on warm summer days, but its snowy attractions make it a fun holiday spot in winter,..
Transportation The Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Sleiman Azizi The Yurakucho Metro Line begins at Wakoshi station in Saitama Prefecture and ends at Shin-kiba station in Tokyo. The 24 stations..
7 Culture Tea Ceremony at Souunji Temple Steve Morton Come and experience authentic ‘Sado’ (traditional Japanese tea ceremony), held in a classic temple usually off bounds to most ..
Transportation The Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line Sleiman Azizi The Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line is one of Tokyo's oldest. Its 22 stations begin in Nakameguro in Tokyo’s south-west and runs t..
Culture Youth Culture in Japan Elena Lisina Walking along the streets of Shibuya or Takeshita-Dori in Harajuku, I watched youth street fashion and new trends. Cosplay, ca..
Culture J-Pop Elena Lisina J-Pop is a huge industry that includes identifying talent, forming bands, producing concert tours, releasing CDs, DVDs and related..
Food Blaise Tacos Sherilyn Siy A tiny homey shop in the Akihabara Okachimachi area where you can get cheap and quick Mexican favorites like tacos, burritos, and..
Planning Hitachiota Michi no Eki Sleiman Azizi Hitachiota Michi no Eki is one of many road stations in Ibaraki Prefecture. Offering drivers the chance to rest, each michi no eki..