Activities Hakodateyama Ski Resort Yanni Karina Want to ski on top of natural snow in Kansai with stunning scenery? Try Hakodateyama Ski Resort in Shiga, one of the closest ...
Shopping Shop at Gotemba's Premium Outlets Mandy Bartok Take advantage of the direct bus from Shinagawa station to Gotemba's Premium Outlets at the base of Mt Fuji for a day of shop...
Shopping Ishinomaki Style Kokeshi Dolls Justin Velgus Tree Tree Ishinomaki is a kokeshi shop that opened in April 2015. Its unique style of original kokeshi dolls are exciting kok...
8 Steep Path to Shousan-ji Temple Yoshifumi Hara “Shousan-ji-michi” is the first steep path you reach when you start walking from Number 1 Temple of the Shikoku pilgrimage.
Activities Grave Hunting in Kitayama, Sendai Justin Velgus The five temples of Kitayama, Sendai have large cemeteries to explore. Keep a lookout for ancient samurai resting places, Bud...
Culture The Grandness of Ise Jingu Arlene Bastion Geku and Naiku shine at Ise Jingu because they are full of myth, history, mystique, and are a long lasting testament to faith...
Activities Oshika-hanto Caroline Pover Oshika-hanto — a remote peninsula in North East Japan, perfect for weekend retreats or hiking/cycling adventures, while suppo...
Culture Explore Miyazaki City Tom Roseveare Miyazaki has so much going for it from the get-go you might find it hard to leave. Miyazaki is famous for its palm trees, pal...
Transportation Major Airports in Hokkaido Geoff Day Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido is one of the world's most popular tourist destinations. There are plenty of ways to ...