7 Culture Gokoku-in Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between the Ueno and Yanaka districts of central Tokyo, Gokoku-in is a Buddhist temple that's part of the 'Yanaka Seven..
45 Culture The Spirit of Kyoto Elena Lisina Kyoto is rich with temples, shrines, souvenir & gift shops, people dressed in kimono and other attractions, but there are also many..
Accommodation Hotel MyStays Nippori Peter Sidell Close to Nippori station in central Tokyo, Hotel MyStays Nippori is a comfortable, affordable business hotel. It's especially..
9 Culture Jigan-ji Temple in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's western suburb of Futako-Tamagawa, Jigan-ji is a small but interesting Buddhist temple, with an impressive wooden..
16 Activities Best Cherry Blossom Sites in Iwate Malcome Larcens Mid to late April is the time to watch cherry blossoms in Iwate
8 Activities Tokyo's Mount Hinode Steve Morton Experience some great views of the Kanto plains and metropolitan Tokyo from the top of Mt. Hinode
Transportation The Akita Nairiku Line in Winter Andrew Wright Take a ride through a rural snowscape and discover the magic of rural Japan along the Akita Nairiku Line.
Culture The Secret Spots of Setouchi Featured Not to far from Hiroshima City there are several towns rich in tradition and niche culture that offer a more local experience. Make..