Culture Exploring Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Rey Waters The Yokohama Bay area is packed with attractions and events that can meet... One of my favorite places to go to is the Red Brick Warehouse.
8 Food Chūkasoba Mikoshi Ramen Meg Sing The name ramen is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese characters for the brothy noodles (拉面).
Activities Hidden Japan Rey Waters It is very rural with small towns, rich in history, spectacular scenery... Taking the curves in this 50 year old bus is a thrill ride you will not
8 Culture A Legacy of Music and Arts Shary Francois This post is to reward Yumeyakata, the photo studio in Kyoto, who realized... Somehow, it is the legacy of former geisha to teach down through time the
15 Culture Public Art in Matsumoto Peter Sidell Matsumoto is a nice, compact city to walk around, and it was good to see... (I feel like it's slightly cheating of me to include the sculptures
Activities Huffing and Puffing Up Mt Asama Arlene Bastion A hard climb up steep slopes is rewarded with a beautiful view of Ise-Shima from Mount Asama.
Culture Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise Arlene Bastion Shinnyodo Temple is a zen zone of peace and quiet because of its bounteous green gardens.
Planning Sendai Named a Top Summer Destination by Lonely Planet Kim Bergström Jul 20, 2025 August in particular is the city's time to shine!