Nightlife Hamakura Sushi Restaurant, Yokosuka Jessica A Paje Fresh direct sashimi from the Yokosuka Fish Market and more! Conveniently located off of Maborikaigan Road, just 15 minutes w...
12 Culture An Afternoon in Meiji Jingu Alexandra Dorovici The Meiji Shrine is one of the most popular shrines in Tokyo, constructed in 1926 and dedicated to the spirits of emperor Mei...
9 Accommodation Walking around Zao Onsen Town Jerome Lee Zao Onsen town is located in Yamagata Prefecture, and JR East Pass holders are able to get there from Tokyo station via a 2.5...
Nightlife Fukuneko Dou (Lucky Cat Bar) Osaka Cherie Pham Draw yourself away from the predictable Osaka nightlife and take a chance at the forgotten area of Honmachi. Fukuneko Dou is ...
Activities Climbing Mount Ontake - 1 Steve Morton A hike through snow covered peaks on Mount Ontake, a very holy mountain. Part 1
Beauty & Spa Komako-no-yu, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Komako-no-yu is a public onsen in Yuzawa town which takes its name from the female geisha in the novel "Snow Country"
12 Culture 33 Kannons of Kansai Komal Khiani The statues of Kannon can be found at all 33 temples which are a part of the pilgrimage. These pictures are from Sekizan Zen-...
Activities Jimmu Temple and Forest Hike Steve Morton Zushi Hiking: An easy two hour walk to Jimmu Temple and surrounding forest.
9 Culture Bishamonten Myohoji Temple, Fuji Peter Sidell Not far from Yoshiwara station (near Fuji City) in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Bishamonten Myohoji is an appealing Buddhist ...
Activities Fuji Shibazakura Festival 2026 Suwannee Payne The Fuji Shibazakura Festival occurs between April - May every year, celebrating springtime with the arrival of the moss phlo...