ONLY in JAPAN * John Daub

Its famous wooden stage, built without using nails, extends out from the main hall and offers sweeping views over the city.

The tender meat cooked in the soup with the richness of the raw egg make for one of the best Japanese dishes around.

It has been a nightlife district since the 1600s when tea houses and restaurants began lining this narrow lane.

The uji matcha parfait is really beautiful and tasty, even if it melts a bit while you're taking photos.

You get the feeling of being in the old world, Japanese aesthetics, the smell of tea, and big menu of matcha flavored sweets.

The color of matcha is everywhere. You can't leave here without a box or two to nibble on for the trip back.