Area Matsue Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture, with a population of around 200,000, and there are many reasons for the visitor to travel to this remote part of Japan. Matsue has been called..
Culture Spectacular Views at Matsuyama Castle Anonymous Matsuyama Castle stands on a significant hill right in the middle of town, offering spectacular views of the city, mountains and..
Culture Imabari Castle by Day Anonymous Imabari Castle is one of the obvious landmarks of the city of Imabari. It’s a very pretty castle, surrounded by a square moat ..
Food Kyushu Jangara Ramen in Harajuku Francesco Agresti Kyushu Jangara is a Hakata ramen chain restaurant, offering the highest caliber tonkotsu ramen in Tokyo. The store also features..
Food Gonpachi's Nishi-Azabu branch Francesco Agresti Dine at Nishi-Azabu's iconic Gonpachi, the restaurant that was the model for the famous scene in Tarantino's Kill Bill.
Culture Shiki Memorial Museum Anonymous Masaoka Shiki is a Matsuyama hero, revered as the genius behind the revival of haiku and the establishment of its modern form. He..
Culture Osatsu Ama San, Woman Diver Museum Chris Glenn If you’ve ever seen the James Bond movie “You Only Live Twice”, you may remember scenes of the traditional Japanese white clot..