Kirin Yokohama Beer Village Factory Tour
Come here to see why it is one of the most popular beers in Japan and how it is made.
A 3-Day Tour of Kanagawa
You have to go to Tokyo. But while you’re up that way it would be rude to ignore Kanagawa, the prefecture that sits underneath Tokyo and borders Shizuoka. Here is a 3-day itinerary to Kanagawa.
The Resort Hotels of Onna Village
The vast majority of visitors who have booked a short getaway by the beach will end up staying in one of the hotels located in Onna village. This is a fairly small and narrow area stretching about 26 kilometers between Nago to the north and the rural but large Yomitan village to the south.
Muji – The Brandless Brand
Muji is a Japanese company that sells a huge variety of household products. The name “Muji” was derived from the first part of “Mujirushi Ryōhin” which means 'No Brand, Quality Goods'. Let's go Muji (read: shopping)!
Pocari Sweat Factory Tour
Seriously, anything with “sweat” in the name doesn’t exactly sound appealing. However, it was the right fluid at the right time and I was quickly crediting it as the magic potion that saved my life.
Kilo Shop and Café
With a unique technique called "vintage sold by weight" imported from its main store in Paris you can get amazing value on brand clothing and accessories in Tokyo’s Kilo Shops.
Japan's longest Suspension Bridge: Mishima Skywalk
Whether you are a daredevil or not, Mishima Skywalk in Shizuoka provides spectacular views of Mount Fuji and the surrounding Suruga Bay. Should you go, a good time to visit the Mishima Skywalk is shortly before closing where the pedestrian footfall is low and the views of the multi-Hurd sunset are the best!
The Wonderful World of MSG: Ajinomoto Factory Tour
Instant ramen, soups, premade “just add meat” meals, frozen gyoza, microwavable cheese in hamburgers; what do they all have in common? Yes, they are all delicious, but they also contain a healthy amount of MSG!