Culture Katori Jingu Elizabeth S Katori Jingu, one of Japan’s three original grand shrines, is a pilgrimage site for martial arts enthusiasts. The 2000-year-ol..
Culture Meet a Traditional Lacquerware Craftswoman Yoshi Hirasawa Toshiko Noda is a traditional lacquerware craftswoman based in Kanagawa, Japan. Kosaku Noda became her teacher and later her husband...
Culture Hachioji City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Hachioji City, famous for Mt. Takao, is home to plenty of other sites including some great museums and galleries. These include..
Culture Fussa City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Even with the overwhelming US military presence, Fussa City can still offer a museum and gallery or two to visit. These include..
Hiking From Musashi-Yokote to Koma Sherilyn Siy Begin the hike from Musashi-Yokote station and pass by Gojo Falls and the famous North Facing Jizo. End up at Monomiya and the Fujimiya..
Accommodation Hotel Housei in Yudanaka Peter Sidell In Yudanaka in Japan's Nagano prefecture, Hotel Housei is a welcoming traditional onsen hotel. It's the perfect place to..
Culture Fuchu City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Fuchu City is home to plenty of history, heritage and modern art. Its museums & galleries include the Fuchu Art Museum, Fuchu Kyodo..
Mire Biscuits Sherilyn Siy Mire biscuits are made with deceptively simple ingredients. Dating back to 1955, these crisp, sweet and salty biscuits are deliciously..