Food A Trip to Kosoan Kim Bergström Hidden away on the backstreets of Jiyugaoka is Kosoan, a charming tea house in a traditional home.
Culture Kimono for a Female Elena Lisina From the occasions they are worn, to how they are washed, and how to get dressed in them, they are a unique part of Japan's culture.
Food What is a Sunakku Vicky Amin Sunakku is a Japanese snack bar which looks intimidating from the outside, yet intimate and pleasant on the inside.
10 Culture A Land of Contrasts Kim Bergström Part of what makes traveling throughout Japan so enjoyable is that the country truly is a land of contrasts.
18 Activities A Trip to Naruko Elena Lisina A region rich with wood is famous for making kokeshi dolls and those dolls symbolize Naruko.
Activities Hakone: A Cautionary Tale Amanda Brattebo The story of a spontaneous day trip turned disaster.
Culture A Visit to Kabukiza Elena Lisina Watching a kabuki performance at Kabukiza in Ginza is easy with a one-act ticket and can help you learn more about Japanese culture.