Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten is one of my favorite stores in Japan. The store deals with Japanese crafts, and as well as creating its own items, it sells high-quality products from all over the country...

As the name suggests, J.S. Pancake Cafe is a light food restaurant with a focus on pancakes, and it is popular with people of all ages...

Osaka has long been known for its many rivers and canals, and to experience the beauty of the city from the waterside, Moto Coffee is definitely a good place to visit. Located beside...

When visitors travel to the northern island of Hokkaido in winter, they mostly go skiing or enjoy such popular attractions as the Sapporo Snow Festival and penguin walk at Asahiyama Zoo...

Located within Nagashima Resort in Mie Prefecture, Nabana no Sato is one of the largest flower parks in Japan. Throughout the year, the park holds flower-themed events...

TeamLab Borderless is a new-concept museum. No map is available for the place, and there is no set course for viewing its exhibits...

On the western outskirts of Kyoto, the beautiful scenery of Arashiyama attracts thousands of tourists every year. In Arashiyama, I highly recommend a boat ride on the Hozugawa river...

Both international and local reviewers state that Bills serves some of the best pancakes in Tokyo. I always pay a visit to its Omotesando branch when I am in the Harajuku or Shibuya...

When Japanese want to refresh their bodies and minds, they often take a trip to a hot-spring resort to bathe in the therapeutic waters. One such resort is Kinosaki Onsen, which is located in Hyogo...

For visitors interested in exploring places within reasonable distance of Tokyo, Kanazawa is definitely worth considering. The city has...

Located by Lake Kawaguchi, Hotel Konansou offered me an experience that I will remember for years to come. Upon arrival, I entered its huge lobby, which is in a very traditional Japanese...

I love visiting farms. And Mother Farm is my first choice for making a trip from Tokyo. This time of year is good for interacting with its delightful animals and enjoying the...

In 1876, as Japan was undergoing major efforts toward modernization, the government hired William S. Clark, an American professor of chemistry and biology, as an advisor to help...

At any time of year, if you are seeking a little tranquility and peace at the heart of Tokyo, I would highly recommend Rikugien. There are many traditional gardens...

Some people have a hard time deciding about desserts. Sometimes, they may feel like eating strawberry shortcake — at other times, chocolate cake or crepe...

Oshino Hakkai is a set of eight ponds in the small village of Oshino, not far from Mt. Fuji. The village has been designated as a Mt. Fuji World Cultural Heritage Site Asset, and...

Yomiuriland is one of the largest amusement parks in Tokyo, and it can be reached in about 35 minutes from Shinjuku Station. Among the park’s 44 attractions are a giant Ferris wheel...

Autumn in Japan is a lovely period, and one place in Tokyo not to be missed is Meiji-Jingu Gaien, the park around the major tourist site of Meiji Shrine. The park has a wonderful approach...

Rurikoin is the Kyoto temple that I always recommend people should visit. It opens only twice a year: in April for its cherry blossoms, and in autumn for its maple leaves. There are many...

For flower lovers, Keisei Rose Garden, which is located in Yachiyo, not far from Narita Airport, is a place not to be missed. True to its name, the garden boasts around...

With its cafés, bookstores, lifestyle stores and boutiques selling the latest fashions, the Tokyo district of Daikanyama has long been very popular. The one place...

The Tokyo district of Asakusa is highly popular among tourists and is home to a famous large, old temple. But in contrast to its traditional character, Asakusa also features...

If you are in Japan in summer, one place you must visit is Furano, a small town at the heart of Hokkaido. In that season, many kinds of flowers are...

I have discovered many beautiful places in Japan, and one spot not far from Tokyo I would recommend is Hitachi Seaside Park. It can be...