43 Culture The Charm of Small Towns Elena Lisina Small towns in the mountains or the seaside allow to learn more and to get a fuller image of Japan as a country.
Culture The Heritage of Hokusai Katsushika Elena Lisina I saw the museum as a message to the next generation.
6 Food The Detail of Kaiseki Cuisine Kim Bergström Japan's kaiseki meals are a feast for all the senses - not just the taste buds.
17 Culture The Stylish Sculptures of Ito Elena Lisina The composition of abstract and symbolic figures at the seaside park of Ito is a impressive one.
Food A Guide to Hakodate Ramen Mandy Bartok Enjoy a bowl of Hakodate's homegrown noodles at one of the city's many shio ramen restaurants.
Culture Being a Ninja in Togakushi Kenny King Hin Choi It's not easy to be a ninja, but here in Togakushi you can learn about their stories and try to be one.
Food Kitchen Sawa: A Fig Cafe Victoria Vlisides You'll want to by the end of this article #japan #figcafe
Food Uoshin: A Vibrant & Funky Izakaya Yasuhiro Takayama Owned by a major fish and seafood wholesaler based out of Tsukiji, the focus of this izakaya is, perhaps not surprisingly, very much on fish and seafood
