The Ogasawara Islands
Located approximately 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo, the Ogasawara Islands are home to indigenous plant species found in few if any other places in the world, and numerous marine activities including swimming with dolphins and whale watching can be enjoyed in the cobalt blue waters.
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Easy-Wear Leather and Fur
Fashion items incorporating leather and fur are dominating Japan's fashion scene this winter. While these fabrics are appreciated year in, year out for their protection against the cold and their cozy appearance, this year the merits of faux fur and faux suede products are attracting particular attention.
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B-Grade Cuisine Gets an "A" for Taste
Home-style dishes previously known only to people in particular regions of Japan are increasingly finding favor nationwide. What these "B-grade" local specialties, as they are known, all have in common is that they are tasty, filling, and reasonably priced.
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