Izumo: Japan’s Hidden Heart of Tradition, Nature, and Spirituality Thomas Kruse As the plane makes its final approach to Izumo over Lake Shinji, sweeping views of misty, rolling mountains appear through th...
Culture Nail Art School in Ikebukuro Haruka Saijo Le Vernis Nail School is a place where you can experience and learn professional Japanese nail art from reliable instructors
16 Activities Tsunoshima Ohama Campground Tristan Scholze Beach campground on Tsuno Island in Yamaguchi with spectacular views, a "church," and wildflowers.
Activities Yoshioka Town Ogura Grape Orchards Rufus Starbuck Should you find yourself in the Shibukawa area of Gunma from late August to late October it is grape season and there are lar...
Transportation JR Kanto Area Pass Cathy Cawood Unlimited travel for 3 consecutive days all over Kanto area on JR trains including limited express and Shinkansen and even so...
Activities Mount Omoto J Muzacz A hike up Okinawa's highest peak, Mount Omoto. Sweaty in the summer, steep ascent most of the way, and the path is slippery a...
Activities Oiso's Pacific Coastal Bike Trail Christopher McLean An accessible, relaxing coastal bike trail.
Food Blue Heaven Ice Cream Anonymous Blue Heaven in Hojo serves delicious Blue Seal Okinawan ice cream next to the Seto Inland Sea. Enjoy exotic flavors as you wa...
16 Konpira Shrine at Kakyo Park Takako Sakamoto The view from the grounds of small Konpira Shrine in autumn will surely take your breath away! Located on the hilltop inside ...
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...
