Roku Guest House

Cozy and comfortable backpackers Roku in Hakushima offers a warm and friendly welcome to Hiroshima.

Zero Waste Academy Tour

Kamikatsu town is the smallest on Shikoku island, nestled in the mountains outside of Tokushima city. I made the four-plus

Dividing you garbage into 60 different categories may seem extreme, but my visit convinced me that it’s something every community

Friendly Teranishi’s has the charms of a retro Japanese-style kissaten coffee house at two locations in the city center. They make their own

Papas Mamas is a friendly local Italian great for a casual lunch, relaxing with friends, family, or group.

U:ME is a small bakery worth seeking out if you are looking for something special for a party, picnic or

Located in the FLEX gallery furniture and retail outlet on the Ujina waterfront, 24/7 is a great place to take

Adam Beck of Bilingual Monkeys spills the beans on tricks, tips and support in raising bilingual and multilingual kids.

Gokoku Shrine’s annual tondo bonfire festival coincided with the biggest snowfall to hit the city in a generation.

Delicious noodles and more in a calm atmosphere away from Miyajima’s busy main streets.