Culture Ebisu's Bon Odori Summer Festival Todd Wojnowski The Bon Odori Festival in Ebisu, Tokyo is a huge summertime gathering rich in tradition. With music, dancing, food, drinks, and..
Food St. Marc Cafe & Bakery Chain Todd Wojnowski St. Marc Cafe national chain of coffee shops and bakeries: High-quality drinks as well as fresh and warm baked goods that are unbelievably..
Activities Yokota Farm in Chiba City Jessica A Paje Yokota Farm in Chiba City offers such a fantastic day in the countryside. Depending on the season, enjoy strawberry picking, sweet..
Activities Koganei Park in Autumn Christie Petrakopoulou Koganei Park in autumn. Red leaves and daily life moments from a beautiful park.
Accommodation I Love Backpackers Hostel, Minakami Rufus Starbuck I Love Backpackers hostel in Minakami is cheap and cheerful accommodation run by I Love Outdoors. Minakami Station is close by and..
Transportation Ferry Ride from Tokyo to Hokkaido Sandra Isaka Travel by ferry from (near) Tokyo to Hokkaido. Good for those who want to bring their own vehicle and/or budget travelers wit..
10 Learning about Natto Michael Papp Natto is fermented soybeans and it is very popular amongst Japanese people. Natto can be enjoyed at any time of day.