9 Culture Utsunoya Historical Inns Peter Sidell Close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Utsunoya is a small village of preserved and restored traditional inns, dating from as far back..
7 Shopping The Tintin Store Kim B If you're a fan of the Belgian comic Tintin, you're in luck when visiting Tokyo. The Tintin Store stocks a range of merchandise,..
Culture Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum Kim B If you enjoy modern art, the Echigo-Tsumari Satoyama Museum of Contemporary Art is a fantastic spot to visit. It's filled with..
7 Activity Okhotsk Tokkari Center Kim B The Okhotsk Tokkari Center in northeastern Hokkaido is a conservation facility for earless seals. At the facility, you're able..
6 Culture Sannai-Maruyama Historical Site Kim B The Sannai Maruyama Historical Site offers the chance to step back in time and see reconstructions of dwellings dating back to the..
Culture Takeo City Library Kim B Takeo City Library has modern architecture, books for sale, and even a Starbucks on site. Behind the main library building there's..
Culture Kyoto Handicraft Center Kim B A great way to connect with Japan's culture is by getting hands-on, and the Kyoto Handicraft Center allows you to do just that!..
Food Nakiryu Ramen Tom Roseveare Nakiryu Ramen is a Michelin-starred ramen restaurant in Tokyo's Otsuka district. Originally opened in 2012, it quickly garnered..
