Food Kipposhi Ramen Emi Takahata For three decades, Kippoushi has been synonymous with classical ramen, but today, it is a microcosm of how Fussa city is looking..
Food Eloise Cafe in Karuizawa Alicia Akiyama Eloise Cafe is rich in history, having transformed from a youth camp and music hall into a popular cafe. This peaceful and modest..
Food Saiboku Ham Headquarters Hidaka Lynda Hogan Saiboku Ham Headquarters in Hidaka City is more than just a processing plant and shop. It is a food theme park of sorts with several..
Culture Aizu Bukeyashiki Peter Sidell In historical Aizu-Wakamatsu in northern Japan's Fukushima prefecture, Aizu Bukeyashiki is a beautifully restored samurai residence,..
Culture Northern Chiba Prefecture Shrines Elizabeth S The northern part of Chiba Prefecture, formerly the Higashi Katsushika district, preserves fascinating local and historical shrines...
Culture Sumida City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Sumida City Ward is small in size but huge in interest. Its many temples and shrines are custodians of Edo period history and heritage..
Culture Suginami City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Suginami City Ward is famous for being home to over 100 temples and shrines. A paradise for temple & shrine fans, some of them include..
Culture Shinjuku City Ward - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi A commercial and entertainment powerhouse, Shinjuku City Ward entertains in many ways including its temples and shrines. These include..