Activities Scuba Diving in Hachijojima Bonnie Waycott Japan is not considered a top diving destination, but under the sea lies a stunning underwater world. A look at the colourful marine..
Activities Kirara Park Mandy Bartok Let the kids play pirate for an hour (or a day) at Sasebo City's pirate-themed Kirara playground in
Food Yellow Company Soup Curry Todd Wojnowski Yellow Company restaurant brings Hokkaido-style soup curry to Ebisu, in Tokyo. For a regional treat and the best veggies around,..
6 Culture Lotus Flowers at Chiba Koen Manish Prabhune Around mid July to early August, the Chiba Park pond is a beautiful sight with pink lotus flowers in full bloom in hundreds.
Culture Showa Kinen Park in Tokyo Joe Peters Showa Kinen Park was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Emperor Showa's reign. A pleasant place to stroll, check..
Ninomiya Shrine Summer Festival Tristan Scholze Local neighborhood summer shrine festival in Imajuku, Fukuoka. Community gathering includes portable shrines, glowing paper lanterns,..
Culture Tokyo's Cherry Blossom Heaven Joan Lambert Bailey Koganei Koen is one of the best places in Tokyo for viewing cherry blossoms and experiencing the hanami action.
Food A Quiet Bite at Kamakura's Kanae Hana Joy If you take the time to seek out Kanae, you won't be disappointed. This Kamakura restaurant is unique in more ways than one.