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 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...
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..
Food A Guide to Japan's Family Restaurant Chains Kim Bergström Traveling to Japan with your family? You may be wondering about quick and easy places to eat that cater to the entire crew. There..
Shopping My Favorite Japanese Souvenirs: Shisa Kim Bergström Okinawa has an atmosphere which is distinctly different from the rest of Japan, and the souvenirs you can find here are quite unique,..
Area Tsuwano Tsuwano (津和野) is a castle town nestled in a valley in western Shimane prefecture, bordering Yamaguchi. Tsuwano's town center is home to traditional samurai mansions that provide a gli..
Culture Toshima City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Rough and tumble Toshima City Ward manages to surprise with some unexpected parks and gardens. They include Ikebukuro Honcho Park,..
Culture Suginami City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi Much loved by locals with plenty of historical sites and water, the parks and gardens of Suginami City Ward include Otaguro Garden,..