6 Shopping Okui Kaiseido, Tokyo Sherilyn Siy Okui Kaiseido was founded in 1871 in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. Ninety percent of Japan's kombu is sourced from Hokkaido where..
Transportation Things to Do Near Tokyo Station Panchalee Supanimitkulkit Tokyo Station, the main train terminal and also a major bus terminal, transporting people to other cities in Japan, is more than..
Culture The Beautiful Landscape of Azumino Peter Sidell Close to Matsumoto in central Japan's Nagano prefecture, Azumino is an attractive area of countryside, with a peaceful atmosphere..
10 Culture Tokoji Temple in Azumino Peter Sidell In the countryside of Azumino near Matsumoto in central Japan, Tokoji is an attractive Buddhist temple, home to plenty of interesting..
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..
Culture Tea Sampling at Tokyo Saryo Kim Bergström Japan's traditional teahouse experience enjoys a modern spin at Tokyo Saryo. There are a range of teas from across Japan that..
Food Tokyo's Cafe Habana Kim Bergström Craving a Cubano Sandwich? Cafe Habana is situated between Shibuya and Daikanyama, and offers a wide menu including those delicious..
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware production..