Culture Mitaki Temple Paul Walsh This mountainside temple is one of Hiroshima hidden gems; a truly enchanted place in which to recharge one's batteries.
Activities Yokohama's Okura-yama Park Tomoko Kamishima When the spring wind begins to blow, 200 plum trees heralding the coming of the cherry blossom season, burst into bloom at Ok...
Transportation Kagoshima Airport Building Matthew Dobbins Kagoshima Airport is a gateway to Japan's deep south and beyond. The terminal building expands beautifully after you pass the...
Food Le Mani Italian Bistro and Brewery Kenji Chida Le Mani Italian Bistro is part of a larger complex developed by Mitsuishi Renga, one of the largest brick making companies in...
Culture The Yokohama Toastmasters Club Larry Knipfing If you are a member of Toastmasters International anywhere in the world, then I highly recommend that you drop in and visit a...
Culture Onshi Hakone Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima Wandering and strolling around the hills and lakeside is pleasant, especially on a warm sunny day. Onshi Hakone Koen Park (恩...
Culture Akagi Shrine Akio Negishi Akagi Shrine is a well-known sightseeing spot where you can take in 4 seasons of nature's delights.
Activities Snow-covered Mt. Kintoki Yu Nakao 1213m Mt.Kintoki (金時山) is the highest peak of the outer rim of the Hakone crater. When it’s sunny, you have a magnificent ...
Nightlife Hakone's Chozume-ya Sausage Shop Tomoko Kamishima Chozume-ya (腸詰屋) in Moto-hakone is a shop that specializes in handmade sausages and hams based on traditional German techn...
Culture The Museum of Art, Ehime Anonymous The Museum of Art, Ehime, stands within the moat of Matsuyama Castle. It hosts frequent special exhibitions and is home to a ...
