Culture The Goat Fights at Sesoko Jima Michael Lynch The island of Sesoko Jima holds goat fights during the months of May and November.
Activities Russian Roulette at Himakajima Chris Glenn A visit to the island of Himakajima in Mikawa Bay
12 Culture Ume Blossoms at Hamarikyu Garden Leslie Taylor Ume Blossoms at Hamarikyu Garden in Tokyo bloom in February, showing that Spring is just around the corner!
Culture Sake Tasting in Sawara Catherine Hagar Visit Baba Honten, Tokun Shuzo, and Nabedana to taste authentically brewed sake in some of Chiba's oldest breweries.
Food Kineya Cafe and Sweets Shop Rebecca Stock For travelers who prefer a Western-style breakfast, try a local Himeji favorite at a bargain price.
Culture Enoshima: A Day in the Life of an Island Reynald Ventura Enoshima may not be as ‘branded’ a place as its illustrious and UNESCO World Heritage Site applicant neighbor Kamakura City b...
6 Activities Nunobiki Falls, Kobe Manish Prabhune Being one of the 'Best 100 Falls of Japan', Nunobiki falls consists of four falls, Ondaki, Mentaki, Meotodaki and Tsutsumigad...
8 Culture Winter Tranquility in Otaru Chris Barnes Otaru is a beautiful port town easily accessible from neighboring hotspots like Sapporo & Niseko. The perfect place unwind an...
Activities Saijo Tourism & Exchange Center Anonymous The Saijo Tourism & Exchange Center near JR Iyosaijo Station has a good pamphlet in English and some nice exhibits.
