Culture Tsushima Tenno Matsuri 2026 Chris Glenn A mid-summer's night's dream, the floating festival floats of the Tsushima Tenno Matsuri, one of THE top festivals of Japan!
Culture Yamadera: The Temple in the Mountain Alena Eckelmann Yamadera - "temple in the mountain" - fully lives up to its name: famous haiku poet Basho penned a poem here in praise of the...
Food Taritsu Kushikatsu restaurant Paul Hackshaw Tasty fish or vegetables on skewers deep fried in batter and eaten with a choice of delicious sauces.
Culture International Christian University David Labi The stunning campus of this university offers natural pleasures all year round.
Culture Ashikuraji Oyama Jinja Kerrie Hankinson Ashikuraji village, on the edge of the Tateyama caldera, is the site of the mid-level Oyama JInja. This beautiful shrine is s...
Culture Shoji-ji Temple in Oharano Kyoto Bonson Lam The history of Shoji-ji temple predates that of Kyoto itself. There are Hankyu Buses from Higashi Muko or JR Mukomachi to Min...
Accommodation Daisenya John Carter The sleepy town of Kannami is the perfect place for that quiet getaway from the city. Why not stay in the lap of luxury in th...
Accommodation Enishiya Guesthouse Valerie Kor Enishiya is an intimate and friendly guesthouse much alike those found in Europe. Conveniently located near Nakajimakoen Subw...
Accommodation Minshuku Fuchinoue in Yabakei Haruka Saijo Staying in a Japanese styled guesthouse in the middle of one of the 100 most scenic areas in Japan will provide you with new ...
Beauty & Spa The Mountains of Zao Onsen Village Hannah Warren The mountains around Zao Onsen Village in Yamagata offer four seasons of fun.
