Accommodation The Healing Heat of Kusatsu Half Rats Studio Explore the natural beauty and peaceful calm of Kusatsu, a small onsen town located a short trip away from Tokyo.
Culture The Taxi Driver in Okayama Featured Satoshi has a curious interaction with a taxi driver and later, experiences a unique form of zen meditation, both of which trigger a realization as to how he
Culture Sumo's Changing of the Guard Sleiman Azizi A look at the changes that have occurred in the world of sumo with three wrestlers, Hakuho, Terunofuji and Mitakeumi.
Shopping The Soap of Sendai: Botchan Justin Velgus "Botchan" is the brand name of a non-additive, high quality soap born in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture.
Culture Where Are All the Castles? Elizabeth S While many are simply traces on the land, some have been lovingly maintained and yet others restored.
Activities Enjoy the Outdoors in Shinagawa Serena Ogawa Central Seaside Park was one of the venues for the Tokyo Olympics, held... It’s also great to chill at the beach while watching the Tokyo Monorail
Transportation Green Cars on the Shinkansen Kim Bergström The green car on shinkansen is a little more expensive than the standard cars, but they offer more spacious seats, more legroom, and they're in a 2+2 configuration
Activities The Beaches of Ojika Island Victoria Simkovic Escape the crowds of beach goers and find your oasis on Ojika Island.