Nightlife Sprout Cafe/Takeuma Paul Walsh Tiny corner cafe run by a cheery young couple who use what little space they have to great effect.
Culture Shiraishi Island Paradise Joanne Wong Nestled in the bosom of the Seto Inland Sea in Okayama Prefecture, tiny, quirky Shiraishi Island is truly a great discovery.
Culture Maruyama Park Maruyama Park is the oldest public park in Kyoto and a popular springtime cherry blossom viewing spot. It opened in 1886 and is located next to Yasaka..
Food Darjeeling Restaurant in Yanaka Hannah Morse Eat, drink and be merry with Indian cuisine at Darjeeling in Yanaka.
Culture Kita-Kamakura's Meigetsu-in Temple Miho Saika-Joyce Peach blossoms, satsuki azaleas and lily magnolia in spring, scarlet maple... leaves and fragrant olive in fall, Japanese apricot blossoms and Christmas
Culture Matsuyama Castle Matsuyama Castle is one of the twelve "original castles" in Japan, i.e. castles that have survived the post-feudal era since 1868 unscathed. It is located..
Activities Shizuoka's Kanbara Post Town Sandra Isaka you'll come across a couple of small shrines surrounded by lovely cherry... Choose from three 500 yen lunch choices - curry with rice, hashed beef