Beauty & Spa Jet Set Blow Dry Bar Carolyn Rawson Jet Set Blow Dry Bar in Minami Azabu is reinventing the art and relaxation of hair shampooing/styling.
Activities An Oasis of Serenity in Ito Evelyn Liu A day or two in Ito town, on the Izu Peninsula in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, is a good way to recharge yourself.
Food Dezuka Suisan Kim Bergström This part of Japan is renowned for its high quality crab in particular... Another seafood based must-try when you're in the area is kamaboko,
10 Food Popular and Tasty Japanese Dishes - Part 1 Elena Lisina Japanese food from the ocean is fresh and very popular.
Accommodation Hotel Housei in Yudanaka Peter Sidell In Yudanaka in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotel Housei is a welcoming traditional onsen hotel.
12 Accommodation The Monster Ryokan Meal Elena Lisina Staying in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn, is a good experience, especially when you try their set meals.
Culture My Favorite Cities of Japan: Sendai Elena Lisina feel the same about small cities – they can be boring sometimes… a habit is... Sendai for nine days, I felt the kindness of the local people who helped me
11 Culture Shitodo Cave Cathy Cawood This story took place in 1180, which is about 840 years ago.... This interesting place is completely un-touristy.