Culture Lisa Larson - A Journey Through Time 2021 Kim Bergström A special exhibition at Niigata's Niitsu Art Museum looks at the works of Swedish artist Lisa Larson, who is known for her wa...
Food Green Asia, Roppongi [Closed] Peter Sidell In Tokyo's swanky Roppongi Hills, Green Asia serves tasty but affordable south-east Asian cuisine in a relaxed, friendly atmo...
Second Oldest Aquarium to Close Justin Velgus Marinepia in Matsuhima, Miyagi Prefecture is the second oldest aquarium in Japan. It will close 10 May 2015.
Shopping Watanabe Hair Dressing [Closed] Vivian Morelli Finding a great hair salon is a challenge in a new city, but thankfully Tokyo has the best in the country.
Food Gaucho Grill [Closed] Rod Walters Gaucho Grill in central Matsuyama serves authentic, meat-centric Argentinean home cooking, with a selection of robust wines.
Food Yurt [Closed] Erika Clark YURT cafe, located in Sannomiya, offers delicious food and a relaxing atmosphere. Stop by to recharge as you explore the city...
Food Yokohama’s Tasty Ginza Isomura [Closed] Tomoko Kamishima Introduction of a very nice "kushiage" restaurant--Ginza Isomura--near Yokohama's Kannai Station.
Accommodation Yokohama's Star Hotel [Closed] Tomoko Kamishima The Star Hotel, right in front of Yamashita Park, shows gives excellent value for money.
Food Kometarou Restaurant, Minami Uonuma [Closed] Rufus Starbuck Rice cooked in the traditional way at Kometarou Restaurant in Ishiuchi/Shiozawa. The restaurant is an old farmhouse that main...
Gorgeous Colors of Shuzenji Forest Takako Sakamoto The brilliant autumn leaves at Shuzenji Temple and its maple forest under the clear blue sky.
Food Breakfast with Ichiju Sansai Aude Beaumond Traditional Japanese cuisine—washoku—has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity since 2013. For...
Culture Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1 Takako Sakamoto Tale of Echizen Jofukuji Temple 1: The curious fate of the perished Taira Clan and its family temple that still stands in Ech...
Planning Meeting Locals the Easy Way With Ili Eliza Johnson Getting over the language barrier and making friends in Japan.
