Shopping Akita Citizens Market Bonson Lam Relax and enjoy the folksy and friendly banter of this relaxed country market. This is possibly one of the best fish markets in..
Culture Hokoku-ji Temple in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Hokoku-ji Temple is famous for its beautiful bamboo garden. But it’s not the only charm of this temple.
Nightlife Green Pad Thai Restaurant - Ebisu Todd Wojnowski Greed Pad Thai has great mix of authentic Thai dishes and original fusion food. A cheap place in an expensive area - friendly and..
Culture Ebisu's Bon Odori Summer Festival Todd Wojnowski The Bon Odori Festival in Ebisu, Tokyo is a huge summertime gathering rich in tradition. With music, dancing, food, drinks, and..
6 Shopping Tokyo Skytree Solamachi Mall R A The new Tokyo Skytree Solamachi mall breathes new life into the historical old downtown Shitamachi district of Tokyo. Dubbed t..
Activities Ishizuchi Shrine (Head Shrine) Anonymous Mt. Ishizuchi is the highest mountain in western Japan and this is the Shinto shrine established to worship the deity of the m..
Accommodation Hotel Crown Palais Chiryu Featured A mere two minute walk away from Chiryu station, this hotel holds enough inside that it isn't just perfect for a day trip ..
Food Modern Ark Pharm Café, Kobe Selena Hoy While recently in Kobe's pretty Motomachi area for a day, I thought I would check out the local vegetarian food. A quick s..