Sanjusangen-do, Kyoto: the Hall of 1,001 Kannon Statues
One of Kyoto’s most astonishing and underrated sights, Sanjūsangen-dō is a temple hall like no other. Inside its remarkably long wooden building stand a breathtaking army of 1,001 statues of
Sankeien Garden: A Classical Retreat in Yokohama
Sankeien is a spacious traditional Japanese garden in southern Yokohama, opened to the public in 1906 by Hara Sankei, a wealthy silk trader. Spread across a hillside around a central
Sapporo Food Guide: Miso Ramen & Hokkaido Cuisine
A guide to Sapporo’s legendary miso ramen, fresh Hokkaido seafood, and local specialties.
Sapporo Travel Guide: Hokkaido’s Northern Capital
Sapporo is the vibrant capital of Hokkaido, a young, spacious city famous for its winter Snow Festival, outstanding food and easy access to the island’s nature. Modern yet relaxed, it
Sapporo Travel Guide: Top Things to See & Do
Your complete guide to Sapporo, Hokkaido — parks, shrines, city sights, and the food that makes it famous.
Sapporo TV Tower & the City Center: A Visitor’s Guide
Exploring downtown Sapporo, from the TV Tower observation deck to the neon nightlife of Susukino.
Sendai Travel Guide: Castle, Mausoleum & Bay
Sendai, the largest city in the Tohoku region, is a relaxed, green metropolis founded by the legendary warlord Date Masamune. Known as the City of Trees, it pairs samurai history
Senso-ji Temple and Asakusa: Tokyo’s Most Historic District
A guide to Senso-ji, Tokyo’s oldest temple, and the atmospheric Asakusa district around it, with tips on what to see and do.
Shakespeare and Company, Paris: the World’s Most Famous Bookshop
Just across the river from Notre-Dame stands one of the most famous bookshops in the world: Shakespeare and Company. This wonderfully atmospheric English-language bookstore, with its creaking floors, crammed shelves,
Shibuya Crossing: Tokyo’s Iconic Scramble and Neighborhood
A guide to Shibuya Crossing, the world’s busiest pedestrian scramble, plus the buzzing Shibuya district around it.
