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Visual Arts “Introductions” is a group show of contemporary printmakers from around the world. Includes the work of Koichi Yamamoto, Boonmee Sangkhum, Mitsushige Nishiwaki, the team of Kyoko Imazu + Damon Kowarsky and Kumi Obata and others.  On view...

Photo: Elin Chow Leaving Fushimi Inari Taisha, we headed off to the next destination of the day - Nishiki Market. Nishiki Market is located a short walk away from Shijo Station on the Karasuma Subway Line along Shijo Street. Karasuma Subway Line is...

With hotels being notoriously expensive, it’s no surprise that Airbnb in Japan has become very popular. The next question of course is where should you stay? No matter what city you’re in, accommodations can be found everywhere, but narrowing down the...

Japan presents an enormous number of lodging choices, from conventional inns that present a glimpse into the nation’s previous to luxurious skyscraper lodges with jaw-dropping views. There are historic lodges beside UNESCO World Heritage Websites, family...

Nothing is more important to the modern traveler than staying connected while on the road. While Japan has been surprisingly slow in coming into the internet age, the past few years have seen a host of new Wi-Fi services available to visitors, all at...