Culture Bring Your Tokyo to Life Veronica Carnevale Tokyo’s allure has long captivated the minds of many. Discover its secrets for yourself.
Culture Kamakura's Ankokuron-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Ankokuron-ji is another of the many Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura. Located in the quiet Omachi area of the city, it is si...
Food Bassanova Ramen Shindaita John Carter Ramen is one of Japan’s more famous dishes and restaurants can be found on pretty much every street and even in major the sta...
Activities Kanagawa’s Mount Myojin-ga-take Steve Morton Experience the very best of Kanagawa’s western mountain ranges where on clear day the views of nearby Mount Fuji are mesmerizing
Culture Happo-En Garden, Shirokanedai Peter Sidell Ten minutes from Meguro Station in Tokyo, Happo-En is a serene traditional garden whose name means 'beautiful from any angle'...
Tokyo in the Rain Imogen Riethmuller Tokyo may have a hot and humid summer, but late June and early July are also the rainy season. The rain offers an opportunity...
Toun-ji in Machida Cathy Cawood Toun-ji in Machida has a small but pretty temple garden with two sweeper statues.
Activities Nikko's Lovely White Birch Larry Knipfing This story focuses on a simple thing of beauty--the white birch. There are many in Nikko, especially in Senjogahara and Odaji...
Culture Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko Larry Knipfing Iwasaku Jinja Shrine, Nikko: A gem tucked in among a residential neighborhood, features beautiful green moss and impressive o...
Beauty & Spa Get a Spray Tattoo at The Pink Cow Larry Knipfing Hot fun in the summertime: Enjoy getting an airbrush tattoo at Pink Cow in Roppongi
Activities A Million LED Lights in Marunouchi Manish Prabhune A million LED lights for Marunouchi Christmas, just opposite Tokyo Station, a photo story.
Tokyo's Cafe Syrup in Ota Ward Sandra Isaka Tokyo's Cafe Syrup, in Ota Ward near Ontakesan Station, is a lovely little cafe serving tasty coffee, icing cookies, and othe...
Dejankumu Korean Restaurant Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu In Fussa in Tokyo's western suburbs, Dejankumu Korean Restaurant serves home-style food that will surely satisfy your craving...
Activities Mount Ogusu Plum Blossoms Steve Morton For anyone visiting Kanagawa’s Miura Peninsula this spring, a colorful surprise awaits you at the top of Mount Ogusu
Aboard the Goldfish Boat A A cruise along the Sumida river aboard the goldfish boat offers a unique vantage point in seeing and experiencing downtown To...
