7 Culture Kamakura’s Komyoji Temple Steve Morton Located next to Kamakura’s scenic Zaimokuza beach, Komyoji is a true gem that offers the visitor everything from meditation to..
Food Le Pain Quotidien Kim Bergström Le Pain Quotidien is French for "daily bread", and it's also the name of an international chain of bakery restaurants. Several..
Food Falafel Brothers Roppongi Kim Bergström A number of vegan restaurants have popped up on the Tokyo foodie scene in recent years, and one which has gone from strength to..
Transportation Asakusa Station Kim Bergström A destination on just about every Tokyo traveler's list is Asakusa, and it's extremely easy to access thanks to Asakus..
Activities Puro Halloween 2025 Early Sep - Early Nov If you're looking for a way to get into the Halloween spirit with an added dose of cute, look no further than Sanrio Puroland's..
Culture Ibaraki Prefecture's Castle Heritage Elizabeth S Ibaraki Prefecture’s castle towns preserve a few vestiges of the feudal past. Communities have restored historically important..
Activities Things to Do at Kawagoe Park Lynda Hogan In this episode of the "Another Kawagoe" series I introduce a few of the charms of Kawagoe Park on the outskirts of the tourist..
Culture Su Lab Kendama Cafe Lynda Hogan Kendama is a traditional Japanese toy whose popularity has prevailed throughout the years. Moreover, in modern times, kendama is..