12 Culture Komyo-ji Temple of Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima Komyo-ji Temple is just a few steps from the sea, and the sea breeze here always seems to purify the temple’s precincts and vi..
Shopping Nekomoto Bicycle Shop JJ Walsh Nekomoto's TREK bicycle shop not far from the main Hiroshima JR and Shinkansen station- a great stop for Trek mountain bikes..
Accommodation Guesthouse Heiwa Amber Mezbourian If you’re looking for somewhere comfortable and reasonably priced to stay whilst in the city, a good option is Guesthouse Heiwa.
Food Volta II Bistro and Bar Osaka Bonson Lam Volta II Bistro and Bar is at the gateway of Kitashinchi. At Volta, there is a selection of French, Italian and Spanish items,..
Activities Tiny But Beautiful: Enoshima Island Rachel Chang Visit Enoshima; a tiny but beautiful island with spectacular views and only a short train ride from Tokyo!
Culture Memorial Cenotaph in Hiroshima Todd Wojnowski Among the sites in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is the Memorial Cenotaph, a large, saddle-shaped concrete structure between the..
Nightlife Molly Malone's in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Molly's is a real "local" for many international residents and Japanese customers too. A great place to drop in for drinks,..
Accommodation Rakuza Machiya Guesthouse - Kyoto Katherine Moore A 100 year old Geisha House in the Gion now converted into a charming guesthouse with Traditional Style rooms centred around a Japanese..