15 Culture Garden of Bart, Naruto, Tokushima Takako Sakamoto The movie set of the 2006 film 'Bart-no-Gakuen' located in Naruto, Tokushima. There used to be a POW Camp during WWI a..
Food Ramen Hunting in Shibuya Jerome Lee JapanTravel reporter tries different ramen shops in Shibuya over the course of 3 days for lunch, without the guidance of food blogs,..
Transportation Spaced: Fly Free in the Military Aly Lawson United States service members, and their families, living in Japan - or wanting to visit - should know how to use free "space ..
Nightlife Mega Crayon: Karaoke and Buffet Laura Welch Part of a chain based in the Tohoku area, this value-for-money karaoke experience is unique. Located in a multi-story car park,..
9 Transportation The Ferry to Naoshima Peter Sidell To travel to Japan's art island of Naoshima from the mainland, take the ferry from Uno; it's cheap, frequent, and you can..
Activities Birdwatching on the Kamogawa Bonson Lam Birds like Great Egrets have been part of Japanese life for centuries. Noted for their grace, their large wings flap slowly, giving..
Accommodation Comfort Tama Plaza Jerome Lee Comfort Tama Plaza is a sharehouse located in Shinishikawa, Aoba Ward in Kanagawa Prefecture. It is a 10 minute walk from Tama-Plaza..
Nightlife Sendai's Asakusa Laura Welch Formerly lumber dealers, then a shopping street, Sendai's Asakusa is now mainly home to izakayas and bars. It's a diff..