The ultimate guide to Japan travel
Built in 1411 and abandoned in the early 1600s, Takeda Castle's ruins are wreathed in fog and clouds in the colder seasons and stand high above Hyogo.
Producing the finest white leather, the Daisho Leather Factory carries on a tradition of over 1000 years of Japanese leathercraft. Its wares are …
A visit to Japan isn't complete without partaking of some Japanese whiskey, but there's more to it than Suntory. Sapporo is home to one of Nikka …
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 …