9 Culture Early Morning: Yasaka Jinja Shrine Larry Knipfing In the quiet of the early morning, Kyoto's Yasaka Jinja Shrine was quiet and serene, and the lighting was soft and comforting.
Activities Minakami River Rafting Rufus Starbuck Riding the rapids through the Gunma mountains on a whitewater rafting tour on the Tone River. First part of a full day of adv...
Culture The Okinawa Blue Zone Tom Roseveare Okinawa, south of Japan’s mainland, is known as a popular getaway location thanks to its subtropical climate, beach resorts a...
Activities Awashima Island Bryan Baier Awashima is a small, remote island with amazing scenery and clear blue water perfect for snorkeling.
Culture Kamikochi Kappa-bashi Bridge Tomoko Kamishima Kappa-bashi Bridge is the busiest spot in Kamikochi, and is almost like the famous Shibuya Crossing intersection. It was so c...
13 Activities Mt. Iwara Plum Blossoms Tristan Scholze Plum blossoms highlight the late winter scenery along the Mt. Iwara Nature Trail in Zuibaiji, Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture.
Culture Asahi Brewery in Moriya Tom Roseveare Free brewery tour of Asahi's newest and largest brewery in Japan.
Transportation Nakatsu Station in Oita Haruka Saijo Nakatsu Station is essential for those who live there, those who come to the city for school and business from Fukuoka, and m...
Activities Nakazawa Village Aline Laborde Located only a 15 minute walk away from the heart of Kusatsu town, Nakazawa Village is a hotel and hot spring resort boasting...
Food Bincho Ohgiya in Zoshiki Karin Wu A fun izakaya to go to with friends and family just around the corner from Oakhouse Kamata
