9 Shopping Takahashi Ameya Avery Choi Takahashi Magozaemon first opened its door in 1624 and has been selling traditional Japanese confectioneries on the streets of Joetsu..
Activities Live Like the Locals in Nishi-Awa Bryan Baier Japan’s vast Nishi-Awa region is dominated by rugged mountains and untamed rivers. This wild corner of Shikoku’s Tokushima Pre..
Culture Discover Kyushu Lisa Wallin Discover the natural and cultural wonders of Kyushu. Find out what makes the prefectures Saga, Nagasaki, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, Kumamoto,..
Food Isozakiya Wagashi Featured Isozakiya Wagashi is a 22-year-old shop selling snacks that are popular among people of all ages.
Culture Shikoku's Past in the Present Larisa Amaya-Baron Stepping back in time doesn’t have to be old and grungy! Shikoku figured out how to let travelers experience Japan’s old life ..
9 Food C&C Curry Peter Sidell With branches around the western districts of central and suburban Tokyo, C&C Curry is a chain of stores serving hearty, inexpensive..
Food Fine Cantonese Cuisine in Kashiwa Scott Brause In Japan's Kashiwa city, close to Tokyo, Bunsaika is a Chinese restaurant offering Cantonese style course dishes, carefully..
Culture Takaoka Lacquerware Alena Eckelmann Japanese lacquerware, or Shikki, has gained popularity around the world. Takaoka is one of Japan's famous lacquerware production..