6 Culture Venus Bridge, Kobe Manish Prabhune A rather secluded but equally beautiful location is the Venus Bridge in Kobe.
Transportation Imabari Ferry Terminal Anonymous Imabari Ferry Terminal serves the cluster of islands between Ehime and Hiroshima, with a wide range of ferry services.
10 Culture Shogi Time at Tendo Town Alena Eckelmann Shogi Time at Tendo Town.Painting a shogi piece as lucky charm
12 Accommodation Ginzan Onsen in Winter Alena Eckelmann Taisho era-style Ginzan Onsen in Yamagata Prefecture let's you travel back in time
Nightlife Nuit Blanche at Kyoto Manga Muesum Bonson Lam Night at the Museum takes a double take at Nuit Blanche Kyoto, a fusion of French & Japanese styles.
Activities Tsutsumigaura Beach JJ Walsh Miyajima island's main beach is fun for summer activites like swimming, camping, hiking. Also bbq areas, tennis courts, cabin...
7 Culture Cherry Blossoms in Kitano, Kobe Manish Prabhune Ichinomiya Shrine in Kobe is a beautiful spot for cherry blossom viewing, right on the streets of Kitano.
Food Adanonki: Craft Beer and Used Books Dan Traylor Adanonki in Sapporo is a used book store that serves craft beer. It's a fine place to relax with a beer or explore the shops ...
Activities Yutagawa Onsen Alena Eckelmann Enjoy the cozy atmosphere, the local food and warm hospitality of the locals of Yutagawa, a small onsen village near Tsuruoka...
Culture Chinese New Year Parade in Yokohama Todd Wojnowski The second weekend of the 15-day Spring Festival celebration sees a traditional parade make its way through Chinatown, deligh...