"People often say 'reconstruction' … Ishinomaki will never return to how it was before the disaster, but it can move forward." — Yusuke Takei
Who knew yokai could be such fun playmates for kids? Kitaro Hiroba in Chofu, Tokyo is not your ordinary Japanese playground.
Chofu promises a relaxing day out with its signature soba, botanical garden, temple, and quirky yokai from the world of master manga artist Mizuki Shigeru.
The second-oldest temple in Tokyo, a day trip to Jindaijii lets visitors feel transported to the Edo era, without actually leaving the city. Read on to...
