12 Deep-Fried Pork Diner, Katsudoki Takako Sakamoto 'Katsudoki' in Sabae city, Fukui prefecture, is a rare 'Tonkatsu (deep-fried pork)' restaurant where you can eat 'regular' de...
10 Iridescent River, Kamikoshi Valley Masayoshi Hirose In a valley deep in a mountain in Aichi, I saw a rainbow-colored river for the first time in my life. What a thrilling experi...
7 Faces in Todaiji Temple in Nara Keigetsu Watanabe Todaiji Temple in Nara prefecture has various impressive figures, not only the statue of the Great Buddha.
9 From Ine Village to Kotohiki Beach Cathy Cawood On the second stage of a summer cycling trip around Tango Peninsula, traveling from Ine to Kotohikihama, I enjoyed magnificen...
8 Shirahama, Chiba Tom Hanaway The Boso Peninsula is just a quick ride away for a sun-drenched vacation.
Culture Ajimu Rural Homestay Bradford Pomeroy The Ajimu Rural Homestay is a unique opportunity to experience Japanese farming culture. The peaceful atmosphere, farming exp...
8 Sublime Lake Shinji in Shimane Masayoshi Hirose Magical views of Yomegashima Island in Lake Shinji during various sunsets, and under the moonlight.
11 Sun, Sky, Furusato Mura Imogen Riethmuller Furusato Mura in Tono on a summer day is relaxing and unique, and completely removed from the outside world.
Food Jyaken Nou Okonomiyaki Tom Roseveare Small okonomiyaki shop in Shibuya that serves delicious Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
Culture Yonaguni Island Shiyoung Kim Yonaguni is the small westernmost island of Japan. It belongs to Okinawa prefecture and is about a one and a half hour flight...
