Activities Kumano Kodo-The “Way of St. James” of Japan Alena Eckelmann The Way of St. James and the Hongu Taisha in Japan are both over 1,000 years old. The paths lead to a shrine in Wakayama Pref...
Culture Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore a...
Activities Fukushima Farm Camp Justin Velgus Fukushima Farm Camp is a new program created by Earth Camp. Learn about agriculture and the farming industry, check out a mas...
Activities Going Wild at Tama Zoo Steve Morton Tama Zoo: A walk around a Zoo with a difference! One that provides for the animals as well as the visitors
Culture Miracle-working Kannon at Hase-dera Tomoko Kamishima NARA: Miracle-working Kannon at Hase-dera Temple was popular among rich nobles 1000 years ago. Praying here was popular among...
Culture Tateyama Museum of Toyama Kerrie Hankinson Oyama Jinja and the sites of Nunobashi at Ashikuraji are great places to visit. The Tateyama Museum is a good place to learn ...
Food Curry House Coco ICHIBANYA Michael Flemming Curry House Coco Ichibanya is a Japanese style curry restaurant. The curry rice dishes can be highly customized to individual...
Accommodation Hotel Ibis Styles Kyoto Station Hoyee Tse Hotel ibis Styles Kyoto Station is a great choice if transport accessiblity is your highest priority. As the first Accor hote...
Food Keburikawa Hot Springs Restaurant Bonson Lam This is a peaceful restaurant with a great value degustation style set menu, and guests are welcome to use the Hot Spring Bat...
Transportation Akita Airport Justin Velgus Akita airport is located about a 30 minute drive from downtown Akita City, the prefecture's capital. There are domestic fligh...
