Activities Osaka Expo Park Jeannie Gan The 260-hectare Expo Park is the original ground for the 1970 World Exposition in Osaka.
Culture Yamabushi Walking on Dewa Sanzan Alena Eckelmann Shugendo (literally the “way of testing and training”) is a mountain religion unique to Japan. Its practitioners are referred...
Area Akita City Bonson Lam Akita City is famous for being home to the Kanto Matsuri, one of the three big summer festivals in Tohoku. Beautiful lanterns...
Culture Exploring Okayama Castle Kenji Chida Okayama Castle (the black crow) is located across from Korakuen Garden and is a replica of the original castle that was built...
Transportation Matsuyama – Hiroshima Super Jet Anonymous The Matsuyama – Hiroshima Super Jet passenger ferry is one of the best ways for travelers without a car to enter Shikoku from...
Shopping Kozai Yuzen-en and Kimono Design Gallery Bonson Lam In this temple to kimono design, you can easily lose yourself!
Shopping Iyotetsu Takashimaya Department Store Anonymous There are two prestigious department stores in Matsuyama, Iyotetsu Takashimaya and Mitsukoshi, within easy walking distance o...
Nightlife Clubbing in Roppongi Francesco Agresti Paint the town red by going to Roppongi, the heart and soul of Tokyo clubbing.
Area Yokkaichi Chris Glenn Although not the capital of Mie Prefecture, Yokkaichi City is the most populous city, boasting some 314,393 (2010 census figu...
Transportation Anpanman Train Anonymous It’s the Anpanman train! Take the JR express train emblazoned with everybody's favorite bread-themed superhero through Shikoku.
