11 Culture A Bottle of Barley Shochu Scott Brause Two Friends Travel to the Samurai Town of Mameda-machi, in Remembrance of a Departed Sensei.
Nightlife A Bar Named 'Cabin' Michael Ying Trip to Nakameguro bar Cabin in Tokyo, a chic and cozy whiskey bar with a lovely ambiance and great drinks and food.
Shopping A Stroll through Yanaka Anonymous Feel a glimpse of the old Tokyo in Yanaka, a historical part of Tokyo that dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867).
20 Culture A Day in Higashiyama Anne Lauenroth Higashiyama is a district to the east of Kyoto's city center.... with shops offering the chance to experience tea ceremony or dress up as a
Culture A Week in Miyazaki Tom Roseveare Miyazaki promises a wealth of cultural, geological and culinary discoveries for those keen to explore one of Japan's warmest, most tropical prefectures
Culture A Day in Shinagawa, Tokyo Featured Shinagawa is recognized as one of Tokyo’s 23 special wards and is home to a flourishing art culture, delectable restaurants and street food, traditional
Activities Summer Sky Snow Festival 2026 Early - Mid Aug Held near the summit of the Hakkaisan Ropeway, the Summer Sky Snow Festival includes a sledding slope made from winter's stored snow, stage performances
Culture A Daytrip in Aizu Sandro Bernardinello A daytrip to this less-known city to enjoy its slower pace.