Culture Firefly Festival in Tokyo Kasia Szumna The Firefly Festival is one of the less known festivals in Tokyo. It takes place in Boroichi-dori, Setagaya-ku. It is a small local..
Accommodation Kuretake Inn Kakegawa Peter Sidell In the historical castle town Kakegawa in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture mid-way between Tokyo and Kyoto, Kuretake Inn is a well..
Food Izakaya Raku Kylie Plester Izakaya Raku is a small Japanese style pub found in Upper Hirafu Village in the Niseko Ski Area.
Food Iida Shouten Ramen Tom Roseveare In the sleepy seaside town of Yugawara, famous for its hot springs and idyllic coastal views, Iida Shouten (らぁ麺屋飯田商店) ..
Food Hyoshiro Seafood Restaurant Bonson Lam It may be hard work on the fishing boats, but now with only one regular fishing boat based here, the lack of competition has meant..
Culture Yajiro Kokeshi Village and Museum Justin Velgus Close to the now world famous "Fox Village" is the Yajiro Kokeshi Museum in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture. Free admission and option..
Culture Awashima Jinja Shrine Erika Arceo Awashima Jinja Shrine: Home for mysterious “memorial dolls”
Food Kagari Ramen in Ginza Tom Roseveare Experience tori paitan soba, or chicken ramen, at this much-loved hidden gem in Tokyo's Ginza district.