Culture Jorenji Temple Sleiman Azizi Famous for its giant bronze statue of the Buddha, Jorenji Temple in Itabashi City features some fascinating smaller deity statues..
Culture The Kitchen God of Sefa Utaki Bonson Lam Sefa Utaki is the Okinawan way of acknowledging the “ultimate ancestor”, the creator of the Ryukyu Islands. It is a place of r..
Accommodation The Royal Park Canvas - Ginza 8 Tom Roseveare The Royal Park Canvas Ginza is a new hotel in the storied shopping district of Ginza. Combining modern comfort and personal touches..
Activities Aya, Miyazaki Prefecture: Life in the Countryside Micaela Braithwaite I'm currently in the small town of Aya (population 7,000!) in Miyazaki Prefecture on a temporary work placement. Follow my journey..
Culture Gunma Power Spot Haruna Shrine Cathy Cawood Haruna Shrine dates back to 586 AD, and the oldest cedar here is thought to be 1200 years old. The shrine is considered a power..
Activities Tobu Treasure Garden Kim Gunma Prefecture's Tobu Treasure Garden is a seasonal delight, particularly in spring and autumn. The spring months see cherry..
Food Kushi Katsu Tanaka in Soka Sleiman Azizi Kushi Katsu Tanaka is chain store with branches around Japan, specialising in deep-fried skewered foods. Specials change all the..
Accommodation The Tea-themed Hotel 1899 Tokyo Sarah Koh Learn more about the newly opened Hotel 1899 Tokyo, a hotel that is centered around the Japanese tea experience while providing..