Culture Kamakura’s Egara-tenjin Shrine Tomoko Kamishima Because Michizane was a plum lover, Egara-tenjin is adorned with plum blossom: the wooden gate, paper lanterns, a purification basin,..
Culture Hakone-jinja Shrine Tomoko Kamishima If I had to choose only one place to visit during my stay in Hakone, I would go to Hakone Shrine in the early morning or just before..
Shopping Yokohama's Isezaki Mall Peter Sidell In the busy heart of Yokohama, Isezaki Mall is a wallet-friendly shopping street with a wide range of places to browse, buy, eat,..
Area Hakone Hakone is one of the most famous hot springs areas in the world. A stunning place, Hakone is surrounded by mountains and Lake Ashi, with Mt. Fuji providing a majestic backdrop. Hakone is easily..
Culture Dive Into History at Tokyo National Museum Abi Barber Tokyo National Museum is a treasure trove of Japanese arts, including many designated National Treasures.
Shopping Dove Palace in Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima A yellow paper bag from (Toshima-ya confectionary) with a cute dove logo on the side and dove-shaped cookies inside is a typical..
Nightlife Giraffe in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai Tomoko Kamishima 'Giraffe' is quite a casual (and relaxing) dining restaurant on the 5th floor of Yokohama Landmark Tower.
Food Kamakura’s Hato-koji Tearoom Tomoko Kamishima Hato-koji is a modern style Japanese tearoom that serves traditional tea and deserts. They have three types of Japanese tea with..