8 Culture Sasadera Temple in Shinjuku Peter Sidell Close to Shinjuku Park in central Tokyo, Sasadera is a peaceful Buddhist temple with a relaxing atmosphere.
18 Culture Tokyo Walks: Koishikawa Korakuen Elena Lisina Koishikawa Korakuen is one of the oldest and best traditional Japanese gardens famous from the Edo Period.
Food Sukhothai Restaurant, Kichijoji Emma Sletteland For fresh, flavorful, and authentic Thai food, check out Sukothai, one of Kichijoji’s most popular lunchtime spots. The lunch ..
Activities Aomori's Hypnotizing Lake Giovanni Perez Do you believe in magic? How about being hypnotized? Come to Aomori to check out Lake Juniko's (Aoike) blue pond and become..
9 Culture Rebuilt Hiroshima Euan Prentis Despite the atomic devastation Hiroshima suffered under 100 years ago, it is well and truly alive today.
9 Culture Kongofukuji Temple at Cape Ashizuri Sandra Isaka Kongofukuji is the 38th temple along Shikoku's 88 Sacred Temple Pilgrimage. Located at Cape Ashizuri, it is one of the most..
8 Culture Tokyo Sumo Grand Tournament Gloria Ticconi Three times a year, Japan's national sport takes the spotlight in the capital, during the Sumo Grand Tournament at the Ryogoku..
Food Kaiju Sakaba (Monster Bar) Sophia Qin Although Tokyo is probably a city packed with all kinds of themed restaurants, none have done so with this much visual and gastronomic..