Culture Kyushu Or Bust Steve Leavett-Brown Steve and his dependable black and red Honda VT250F departed for the car ferry... biker, Steve, had seen it all before and was keen to catch the overnight ferry
Culture Dior Bamboo Pavilion Kim Bergström Few names in the fashion world carry the global recognition of Dior.
Planning Shikoku on Washington Post's Crowd-free 2026 Travel... Kim Bergström Feb 2, 2026 Each prefecture has its own noodle culture, from Kagawa's famously chewy
Food Marugen Ramen's Spring Abura Soba is Back Kim Bergström Mar 27, 2026 Making its second appearance, the bowl features chewy medium-thick noodles
Area Akita City Akita City is famous for being home to the Kanto Matsuri, one of the three big summer festivals in Tohoku. Beautiful lanterns symbolising rice is carried along the streets and the raw tribal music..
Culture Nezu Shrine, Bunkyo-ku Michael Kaplan The landscape over here is covered with colorful blooms and gongen-zukuri
9 Food Udon Bowl Donya Michael Flemming Donya also serves curry rice, cutlets, stir fried meat and vegetable dishes
11 Food Shakey's Pizza Michael Flemming The lunch buffet includes soup, curry rice, drinks, pasta, pizza and deserts