Shopping Vintage Treasures at Toyo Hyakkaten Jeradyne Cheong Toyo Hyakkaten will probably have everything you can expect to find in a thrift/handmade/zakka store. Head on down there if you're..
23 Culture Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
9 Culture Otaji Nenbutsu-ji Sophia Warren Built in the late 8th century and relocated in the early 20th century, Otaji Nenbutsu-ji in Kyoto stands out from other Buddhist..
Transportation Super Inaba from Okayama to Tottori Cordelia Ding For those of you who are visiting or staying in Okayama during your Japan travels, or are planning to visit the Art Islands (Naoshima,..
Food Abura Soba Michael Ying Abura Soba is a delicious bowl of ramen with no soup, and can be found in downtown Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Kichijoji.
Food Tiny Sushi at Sushiya no Nohachi Jeradyne Cheong Attention to all the miniature enthusiasts out there: Super adorable itty-bitty sushi that is made with a single grain of rice at..
12 Culture Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by 47..
9 Activities Sakura at Meguro River Andrea Kahlow 800 sakura trees along the banks of the Meguro River