Planning Emergency Contact Information When in Japan Edward Yagisawa An emergency is the worst thing that can happen to anyone, especially in a foreign country; read this guide to find what to do and whom to call.
Culture Hoko-ji Peter Sidell Before dining, you read a Buddhist sutra together - a transcription in... the English alphabet is provided if you can't read Japanese - an enjoyably
Activities Hakone: A Cautionary Tale Amanda Brattebo This past weekend, my partner and I were craving an escape from Tokyo.... Desperate for some mountain air, we planned an impromptu escape the next
Food What to Treat Yourself With? Elena Lisina I tasted mango ice cream with real pieces of mango and liked it very much... taste more traditional Japanese treats – taiyaki (a cake with filling of read
Accommodation Staying at BBC Nagayu Tristan Scholze We only spent a weekend here, but it’s ideal for longer stays to heal,... Even if you don’t read Japanese, there are art and photography books as
Food Hibi no Kate Kim Bergström For vegans traveling to Tottori Prefecture, Hibi no Kate in Yonago offers a great variety of vegan meal options, including adorably presented kids sets
25 Culture Beppu Kamado Jigoku Diagoras Kalaitzoglou Afterwards you will be greeted by a Japanese demon (oni) statue.... Passing the statue you will find yourself at a beautiful cobalt blue hell