Culture Mt. Koya and the Great Teacher Alena Eckelmann Follow Buddhist pilgrims to Kobo Daishi’s mausoleum on Mt. Koya for a breeze of enlightenment
Shopping Yamada Bicycles Kurashiki Kenji Chida Bicycles are still handmade in the center of Kurashiki City's historical Bikan area. They are absolutely custom made to the..
Culture Sendai Tanabata Festival - part 2 Brian Sealey A brief article on the myth, history and culture behind Tanabata.
Culture Yokohama Foreigners' Cemeteries Larry Knipfing A visit to the Yokohama Foreigners’ Cemetery in cherry blossom season is beautiful—a tranquil final resting place for its eter..
Activities Bungy Jumping in Minakami Rufus Starbuck Bungy jumping off Japan's only bridge bungy. 42 meters over the Tone River with a bungy cord around your ankles and the pressure..
Food Love Crepe Anonymous Love Crepe is a special class of café, one whose uniqueness, both in style and quality of product, make it my top recommendati..
Transportation Okayama Train Station Kenji Chida The heart of transportation for Okayama prefecture has to be Okayama train station. Where ever you need to go this is the central..
