Shopping The Travels of Isabella Bird: I Amber Mezbourian Isabella Bird arrived in Japan in 1878 and planned an ambitious journey from Tokyo to Hokkaido - the first western woman to travel..
9 Culture Shinjuku Gyoen in Full Bloom Nicole Bauer I love Shinjuku Gyoen in Tokyo at any time of the year, but the cherry blossom season is certainly a highlight.
10 Culture Shinjuku Gyoen - Cherry Blossoms Susan Tumanon Another popular cherry blossom spot is the Shinjuku Gyoen. The park grounds are spacious and Japanese garden landscapes are beautiful...
12 Culture Witness a Japanese Wedding Photo Spot: Kanda Myojin... Larry Knipfing The land it occupies is some of the most expensive in Japan, but Kanda Myojin still somehow feels like a friendly neighborhood shrine,..
Shopping Aoyama Square Miyoko Kokubo The Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square is a kind of a traditional crafts showroom and a great place to buy some quality souvenirs..
7 Culture Tokyo Camii Nicole Bauer Tokyo Camii is an impressive Turkish mosque in the middle of Tokyo. Turkish architects only rebuilt it in 2000, and the result is..
8 Culture Inokashira Park Cherry Blossom Kevin John Hutt Situated close to Kichijoji Station, the park is popular all-year round, especially during Spring to see the cherry blossoms and..
10 Activities Watching the Tokyo Marathon Maiko Lankau The Tokyo Marathon is now part of the World Marathon Majors. 24 February 2013 was a bright and sunny day, perfect for running, and..