12 Culture Statues and carvings of Yanaka Peter Sidell In the Yanaka district of Tokyo, the numerous temples and shrines are home to a wide range of statues and carvings.
Shopping Bingoya Craft Shop Allie Tan Wonderful Japanese handicrafts near Shinjuku, just a short way away from Shinjuku Station. You can find there a variety of hig..
Food Food in and around Hamamatsucho Allie Tan Find yourself feeling hungry in Hamamatsucho? Don’t worry; there are plenty of places to eat. Just a short walk from the stati..
10 Nightlife Santosa Garden Peter Sidell Close to Shinjuku Park in Tokyo, Santosa Garden is an Indian restaurant that serves not only curry, but also live music and dance..
14 Shopping Akane-do Retro Store Peter Sidell In Jimbocho in central Tokyo, Akane-do is a treasure-house of Japanese vintage and collectible goods.
8 Yumomi at Kusatsu Onsen Cathy Cawood Watch a Yumomi performance of the traditional method of cooling too-hot spring water used at Kusatsu Onsen.