Activities 3 Spots for Spring Blooms in Tottori Kim Bergström Best known for its sand dunes, Tottori Prefecture also packs a punch when it comes to springtime color. This guide covers thr...
Culture Hinode Town - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Hinode Town in western Tokyo surprises with the quality of its museums and gallery. These include Chiisana Kura no Shiryokan,...
Culture Akishima City - Temples & Shrines Sleiman Azizi Akishima City is known for its underground water reservoirs but the city's temples and shrines with their many cultural asset...
Culture Places of Scenic Beauty and History in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's two representatives on Japan's Place of Scenic Beauty and History listing are Koishikawa Botanical Garden and Mukojim...
Activities Galentine's Day Suggestions in Japan Kim Bergström Galentine's Day is a pseudo-holiday which came to prominence after a Parks and Recreation episode in 2010. This guide covers ...
Culture Shibuya City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi One of the world's most vibrant cities, Shibuya City Ward is home to an extraordinary array of museums and galleries. These i...
Culture Ota City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Ota City Ward is Tokyo's largest ward by size and is home to a vibrant arts and historical culture. Some of its museums & gal...
Culture Setagaya City Ward - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Setagaya City Ward is Tokyo's most populated city and is home to plenty of quality museums and galleries. These include Galle...
Food 5 Must-visit Spots for Tea Lovers in Tokyo Kim Bergström Tea lover? There are various places across Tokyo where you can connect with this much-loved beverage, from tea-themed hotels ...
Culture Kita City Ward - Parks & Gardens Sleiman Azizi The parks and gardens of Kita City Ward are great combination of space, history and heritage. They include Arakawa Akabane Pa...
Culture Ome City - Temples and Shrines Sleiman Azizi Ome City in the Tama region of western Tokyo is home to many historical and cultural temples and shrines. These include Narik...
Culture Higashiyamato City - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Higashiyamato City is well known for its stunning Lake Tama. The city is also home to two small museums, the Higashiyamato Ci...
Culture Mizuho Town - Museums & Galleries Sleiman Azizi Mizuho Town is known for its nature but the town does have two small museum locations, these being the Mizuho Local Museum an...
Nightlife Japan's English Comedy Scene Peter Sidell Japan has a lively, steadily growing English-language comedy scene, with regular stand-up and improv shows in an increasing n...
Smart Travel with the JR EAST PASS Serena Ogawa If you’re traveling from Tokyo to the north of Honshu (and anywhere in between) then there’s no reason not to purchase the JR...
