15 Culture Kitazawa Hachiman Shrine in Tokyo Peter Sidell In Tokyo's hip Shimo-kitazawa neighbourhood, Kitazawa Hachiman is an interesting shinto shrine, with beautfully detailed wooden..
Transportation Kobe to Kansai Airport Bonson Lam Sannomiya in Kobe is just across the bay from Kansai Airport, being the gateway to Hyogo Prefecture, the Setouchi Inland Sea and..
Culture Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life. His second grave recalls the beauty..
Transportation Nostalgic Noto Railway Alena Eckelmann Travelling around on the Noto Peninsula by using Noto Railway is fun. During the 40 min train journey you can have coffee and cake..
Culture Kamaishi Iron and Steel Museum Malcome Larcens The history of steel making all started in Kamaishi, Iwate. The museum and Hashino steel making blast furnace is a great way to..
Shopping Omi-cho Market, Kanazawa Anna van Dyk Immerse yourself in Kanazawa's largest fresh food market, where you pick up incredible seafood and much, much more.
Shopping Sakuda Gold & Silver Leaf Company Meg Sing After first opening in 1919, Sakuda flourished at the time when golden Buddhist statues and figurines for putting up on altars picked..
