11 Activities Mount Asahi's Stunning Contrasts Nicole Bauer Asahi-dake (2290m) in the Daisetsuzan National Park is a magical place. The easily accessible walking trails take you around ...
Culture Shooting the Arakawa Rapids Justin Dart Many visitors to Nagatoro in Saitama come for one reason – the chance to ride the rapids down the Arakawa (river).
Activities Central Park Family Pool Paul Walsh Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during...
Culture Toei Kyoto Film and TV Studio Park Judith Mikami A working Japanese movie studio located in central Kyoto. History, activities, performances and the possibility of seeing a m...
Nightlife Mugenkyo do Fukui, Ishikawa, Nagano Justin Dart Japanese taiko ensemble Mugenkyo - based in the UK - on Japan tour.
Food Wakaba Taiyaki Sarah Mathews Taiyaki is a fish-shaped cake filled with anko red bean paste. Wakaba Taiyaki is a famous taiyaki store in Yotsuya, Shinjuku....
12 Culture Winter at the Edo Tokyo Architectural Museum Ben Beechey The Edo Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum (Edo Tōkyō Tatemono En) in Koganei Park, Tokyo, is a museum of historic Japanese ...
10 Culture Traditional Shirakawa-go Ben Beechey The Historic Village of Shirakawa-go is one of Japan's World Heritage Sites. This beautifully quiet mountain village sits nes...
Culture The Making of Kamakura Daibutsu - 1 Tomoko Kamishima Knowing how Daibutsu was made (in the mid 13th century) is quite interesting and will help you appreciate your visit there mu...
Culture The Lake Trail: Nature and Culture Nathaniel Green An easily accessible hike for a day trip out of Tokyo that combines the beautiful nature of Japan with some gorgeous views an...
