8 Sublime Lake Shinji in Shimane Masayoshi Hirose Magical views of Yomegashima Island in Lake Shinji during various sunsets, and under the moonlight.
12 Culture Hakone's Wonderful Open-Air Museum Larry Knipfing If you've got half a day free and will be in the Hakone area, this open-air museum is a must-see. I recommend going early in ...
10 Culture Kyoto Gyoen Garden in Spring Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto Gyoen Garden in Spring: Lovely cherry blossom garden of former Konoe-tei Residence
Activities Discover the Flavors & Sights of Coastal Miyako Ryan Noble Explore Miyako, the picturesque port city that’s known for its beautiful coastline, exquisite seafood, and thriving fishing i...
13 Culture Year-Round Blooms in Ashikaga Park Selena Hoy Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi has eight floral seasons for the flower enthusiast to enjoy year round.
Culture Yamate Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima If you’d like to enjoy some greenery and big trees during your stay in Yokohama, I know just the place for you: Yamate Koen P...
7 Gero Onsen in Autumn Mandy Bartok Ujo Park in the hot springs town of Gero Onsen promises stellar fall foliage in mid to late November.
Activities Wellbeing and You Bonson Lam Mr Yamauchi is a Dentist who has a holistic view of your health.
Area Kamakura Tomoko Kamishima Kamakura is pure Japan. Often called “the little Kyoto”, Kamakura has hundreds of temples scattered around the hilly, green c...
Activities Kirara Park Mandy Bartok Let the kids play pirate for an hour (or a day) at Sasebo City's pirate-themed Kirara playground in