The ultimate guide to Japan travel
For fans of herbs and tea, Farmers Herb Shop might be something close to heaven. Providing organic, pesticide-free herbs and teas (including some …
If you're one to get up before the sun, check out Sapporo's Central Wholesale Market, which gets going before 6am. Featuring a seafood market …
Although tricky to find (it's on the sixth floor of a very normal-looking building), Kanata Art Shop is a glarry store with a lot to offer. …
One of Sapporo's prime music bars, Jazz Cafe Bossa is a jazz-lover's dream. Covered in music memorabilia, presenting an extensive drinks menu and …
Like beer? Like Japanese beer? Like Sapporo beer? Check out the Sapporo Beer Museum to learn about the history of the Japanese beer industry, and …
Designed by Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi, Moerenuma Park is on the outskirts of Sapporo. The park features not one by two man-made …
Situated in a city famous for its glass production, Kitaichi Glass features a glass warehouse with thousands of pieces, as well as a rather good …
Misawa has a long history as an aviation hub in northern Japan. A beach in Misawa was the departure point for the Miss Veedol -- the first …
One of the larger islands in Matsushima Bay (one of Japan's Three Great Views), Fukuurajima is reached by a 250m-long red lacquered bridge. There …
Zuiganji Temple is a temple complex in Matsushima in Sendai, built in 828CE and restored in the early 1600s. Visitors can enjoy the main temple …
Tracing the history and production of gold leaf in Kanazawa, this small but interesting museum has a wealth of glittering displays. Founded by …
Also known as Shinsaibashi Live House, BIGCAT can be found within Shinsaibashi BIGSTEP in central Osaka.
A small but unique gallery showcasing Kamigata wood block prints. The Kamigata region was formed of Osaka and Kyoto and the style is considered …
The most popular of Osaka's covered shopping arcades, aka shotengai, this place is a shoppaholic heaven. Filled with restaurants, fashion stores …
A 150m stretch of covered shopping arcade (known as shotengai in Japanese), this one is dedicated to all things kitchen-ware. Considering Osaka …
A 600m stretch of small stalls and shops, this shotengai (covered shopping street) is great for food and small souvenirs. The least flashy (and …
Close to Sumiyoshi Taisha, this bright and airy shotengai (covered shopping street) is a great spot to find clothes, souvenirs, street food and …