Activities Visiting Graveyards in Tokyo Reynald Ventura Visiting graveyards and large trees in Tokyo...and writing some haiku.
Food Delicious Tonkatsu in Kichijoji Michael Ying Two delicious Tonkatsu Restaurants in Kichijoji: Tare Katsu, a small restaurant with a Niigata recipe and Marakatsu Shokudo, a new wave Tonkatsu Burrito
Food Kagari Ramen in Ginza Tom Roseveare Experience tori paitan soba, or chicken ramen, at this much-loved hidden gem in Tokyo's Ginza district.
Culture Firefly Festival in Tokyo Kasia Szumna The Firefly Festival is one of the less known festivals in Tokyo. It takes place in Boroichi-dori, Setagaya-ku.
Food Food Galore in Otaru Yi Xuan Ong Just situated at the end of Sakaimachi Street and opposite the famous photo point of the Otaru Canal is a small congregation of shops that exudes post-war
14 Culture Hojuji Temple in Tsujido Peter Sidell Close to Tsujido station in the suburbs of Tokyo, Hojuji is a peaceful neighbourhood Buddhist temple, home to some interesting carvings and statues of
11 Culture Teisho-in Temple, Kaminagaya Peter Sidell In Kaminagaya in the suburbs of Yokohama in Japan, Teisho-in is a peaceful Buddhist temple with attractive grounds and interesting statues and carvings
7 Culture Darkness Festival In Tokyo Sandeep Casi Ōkunitama Shrine is said to have been founded in 111 by Emperor Keikō.