6 Food Kaotan Ramen Kim Bergström Kaotan Ramen in Tokyo is situated in a tiny shack right next to Aoyama Cemetery, but offers some of the tastiest ramen in the city...
Culture The Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle Jamila Brown Many people come to see the beautiful Hydrangeas of Kurobane Castle. They bloom every summer from mid June to early July.
Food Monbetsu Ryoshi Shokudo Kim Bergström Monbetsu, in Hokkaido's northeast, is famous for their crab - often touted as the best in all of Japan. You can enjoy it at..
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life ..
Culture Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino, near Matsumoto in central Japan, Takahashi Setsuro Art Museum is a charming little art museum, dedicated..
8 Culture Yasuka Museum of Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell In Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, the Yasuka Museum of Art is a small, intimate museum dedicated to the work..
6 Food Coffee Addict and Rubino Sherilyn Siy At this groovy cafe, you can have your coffee and cake and also buy the gorgeous handcrafted cups, saucers and plates they're..
Culture Fujiwara Capital and Palace Ruins Alena Eckelmann An ancient capital spread out over an area of over 20 square kilometres, guarded by three sacred mountains called Fujiwara-kyo..