7 Mimuroto Temple in Uji Illaura Rossiter Close to Japan's former capital of Kyoto, the historic town of Uji is home to Mimuroto Temple, a popular early summer destination..
20 Culture Souvenirs from Japan Elena Lisina Souvenirs from Japan that show different aspects of Japanese culture
Food Budouka Ramen Waseda Joseph Bautista An intense ramen experience, the Budouka ramen franchise in Waseda offers a good value for foodies of strong tastes.
10 Culture Yaizu-jinja Shrine Peter Sidell In Yaizu in Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture, Yaizu-jinja is a peaceful, historical Shinto shrine.
Culture Animate Anime in Akita Bonson Lam Animate is an Aladdin’s cave of treasures, a complete one stop shop for anime, comics and games. Founded in 1983 in Ikebukuro,..
7 Culture Kanazawa Bunko, A Samurai's Library Takako Sakamoto Kanazawa Bunko, one of the oldest libraries for samurai in Japan.
Food Temari No Ouchi Cat Cafe Sophia Warren Temari no Uchi is a cat cafe with a cozy treehouse theme. Located just outside of Tokyo proper in Mushashino, this neko paradise..