Activities A Grain of Film History: Tottori Sand Dunes Alena Eckelmann Imagine an over 30 km² expanse of sand, sand, and more sand, stretched out along the ocean in Japan’s San‘in Region. Welcome ...
Activities Sakura and Murakami Castle Bryan Baier Ruins of a 16th century castle atop a sakura covered mountain 2km from Murakami Station
Activities Inage Seaside Park Pool in Chiba Dolorita Tolentino Beat the summer heat with a day in Inage Seaside Park Pool from July to September. A pool-fun experience for the young and yo...
8 Culture Tottori Sand Museum: A Mesmerizing Exhibit Judith Mikami A museum where sand sculpture can be seen at its best. The first museum of its type in the world which brings together leadin...
12 Activities Mt. Maruyama Hiking Course in Nikko Tomoko Kamishima Mt. Maruyama (1689m) is located in the northeastern part of the Nikko mountain range. The course is a pleasant 2.5-hour round...
Activities Ikarashi Beach Bryan Baier Beaches run the length of Niigata City from just west of the Shinano River to the mouth of the Sekiya diversion channel. The ...
10 Activities Riding out to Ankoku-ji Michelle Ishiki Gifu Prefecture's only designated National Treasure, Ankoku-ji, is located in northern Takayama. A great destination for cycl...
Activities Utsunomiya's Yonan Pool Stacy Kurokawa Utsunomiya's Yonan Pool. Beat the heat. Swim, splash and play with your kids outdoors, or go alone and do some lengths. Cheap...
Activities Cycling Ooi Futo, Tokyo Bay Aric Denfield Ooi Futo: an austere, post-industrial landscape, one of Japan's shipping hubs and on Sundays an unbeatable place for some ver...
Activities Southern Beach, Chigasaki Catherine Hagar Escape Tokyo to beach town Chigasaki. With beach bars and rental boogie boards, it's a great place for friends and family.
