Culture Kimono & Ninja Cosplay/Rental Shop Akira Matsuo In Matsumoto, in Nagano Prefecture, a local beautician recently opened a fantastic shop of kimono (traditional Japanese clothes)..
Activities Nagano: From Monkeys to Temples Rey Waters A one day trip to observe the famous Japanese Macaque (Snow Monkeys) and a walk from Nagano station to the Zenkoji Temple complex...
Culture Nagano City Youth Museum and Zoo Carolyn Rawson Spend a fun few hours at Nagano City Youth Science Museum and Joyama Zoo.
12 Activities Saitama's Ranzan Valley Steve Morton Experience the best of Japan's colorful autumn season in rural Saitama's majestic Ranzan Valley.
11 Culture Shiroyama Hachimangu in Nagoya Peter Sidell In the middle of Nagoya in Japan's Aichi prefecture, Shiroyama Hachimangu is an attractive shinto shrine.
Culture Osu Kannon Temple Todd Wojnowski Osu Kannon is a large, famous Buddhist temple in Nagoya. With deep history and religious importance, it's a great place to visit...
Food Bar Zingaro Sophia Warren Markedly different from the rest of Nakano Broadway, Bar Zingaro stands out with its hip interior design and laid back vibes. Opened..