11 Activities Mount Mitsu-toge, a Fabulous Hike Nicole Bauer On a fantastic clear day in the middle of July, my husband and I went for a 1-day hike in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. ...
11 Culture Kintai Bridge and Iwakuni Castle Ben Beechey Iwakuni city (岩国市) is located in Yamaguchi-ken. It was formerly a castle town that belonged to the warrior Lord Hiroie Kik...
Culture A National Treasure: Matsumoto Castle Varsha Vaswati Also known as the 'Crow Castle' for its black stony exteriors, Matsumoto castle is iconic in being one of the only 4 castles ...
Culture Japanese Overseas Migration Museum David Hallman A unique, free museum sandwiched between Yokohama shopping malls. Take a break from the mayhem to learn about the Japanese ex...
Food Ikebukuro's King Kong Ramen Amanda Yungmann King Kong, located in East Ikebukuro, specializes in tsukemen. About a 8 to 10 minute walk from the station's east exit.
Food bills Shichirigahama Sarah Mathews Perfect for Aussies craving an Aussie brunch or for anyone wanting a delicious meal. The ricotta pancakes are to die for!
Transportation Okayama Train Station Kenji Chida The heart of transportation for Okayama prefecture has to be Okayama train station. Where ever you need to go this is the cen...
Culture Shizutani School in Bizen City Kenji Chida Shizutani School is considered the first public school in Japan. It is located in Bizen City.
Activities Ushimado Yacht Club, Setouchi City Judith Mikami Ushimado yacht club giving local sailors a place to meet and share stories of their trips on the sea.
