Culture So-un-ji Temple in Hakone-Yumoto Tomoko Kamishima So-un-ji Temple (早雲寺) was established in 1521, based on the command of So-un Hojo shortly before his death. It was his fami..
Food Hinano Buffet Laura Welch A buffet has something for everyone, and it's a great chance to try something new, especially when it's as delicious and..
9 Culture Hydrangeas at Senko-ji Mandy Bartok Senkoji Temple in Kurume welcomes visitors each June with thousands of hydrangea bushes.
Activities Free Wifi in Tokyo Subway Stations Todd Wojnowski Connect to the internet for free across the wide subway network of Tokyo Metro.
7 Culture Akita Jizouden Site Janessa Landry A historical site has been preserved in Akita. Located close to AEON mall in Goshono the huts from the Yayoi Period are really..
Culture Heian Shrine in Kyoto Todd Wojnowski The Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) is a major Shinto shrine in Kyoto, and is popular not only as a tourist spot but also as a religious..
Culture Chōgaku-ji Temple Matthew Eynon Located on the Yamanobe Path at the foot of Mt. Ryūō-zan in Yanagimoto-cho, Tenri City is the Chōgaku-ji Temple, reportedly bu..
Food Honmarutei: Tasty Shio-Ramen Tomoko Kamishima Honmarutei is a great ramen shop in Yokohama's Motomachi. The taste is wonderfully unique.