Culture Yakuō-in Temple on Mt. Takao, Tokyo Todd Wojnowski Yakuo-in features beautifully decorated and colored structures spread across multiple levels on the face of Mt. Takao in western..
9 Activities Sightseeing in Ohya Village Stacy Kurokawa Ohya is one of the most scenic villages I have visited during almost a decade of living in Japan. Ohya and limestone are synonymous...
11 Activities Autumn in Ueno Park Peter Sidell Ueno Park in Tokyo takes on a whole new life every autumn, as the peaceful green of the leaves turns to a jamboree of vibrant reds,..
Activities Taya Cavern: Shingon Historic Site Jason Kuttner Taya Cavern: Shingon Historic Site Monk carved cavern off the beaten Kamakura path
9 Shopping Strolling through Shimokitazawa Nicole Bauer You want to get away from the crowds in Tokyo and do lots of shopping without spending a fortune? Then the northern part of Shimokitazawa..
12 Culture Unique Josen-ji Temple, Yokohama Larry Knipfing Josen-ji Temple is best known for its labyrinth of ancient caves. The caves are indeed impressive. But while I was there, I was..
Area Roppongi Fancy clubs, great pubs, restaurants galore, high-end shopping and extraordinary art. What do all these things have in common? You can find each of them in Roppongi, en masse. Located in the Minato..
6 Activities ASOBono! Peter Lin ASOBono! is great indoor fun for the whole family, located in the center of Tokyo.