Culture Kanii Jinja Gary Luscombe Kanii jinja is a tiny shrine in rural Osaka linked to the very first Emperor of Japan. Sadly, like many countryside shrines, ...
Accommodation Hitsuki Club Resort Hotel Evangeline Neo Hitsuki Club resort hotel is located 700m above sea level on Asagiri Highlanda with rooms in wooden cottages that overlook Mt...
10 Culture A Visit to Tamozawa Imperial Villa Ekaterina Bespyatova A photo-visit to Tamozawa Imperial Villa, former imperial residence in Nikko. It is a large traditional residence surrounded ...
Transportation Niigata and Nagano with the JR EAST PASS Serena Ogawa JR EAST takes you through sakura, snow, and springs
Activities A Cyclist's Guide to the Shimanami Kaido Serena Ogawa The Shimanami Kaido is popular for its 55 beautiful bridges and ease of access for cyclists and pedestrians.
Culture 2 Days of Food & Culture in Aizu, Fukushima Celine Ong The westernmost region of Aizu in Fukushima embodies the spirit of the Japanese countryside. Surrounded by mountains and vall...
Activities Hiking Mount Takamiyama in Onomichi Guillaume Doré Stop by Mount Takamiyama for an easy ride and a great point of view on the Seto inland sea and it’s islands.
Culture Yuasa José Manuel Zardain Yuasa will take you back in time to the old times when the villages was busy producing and exporting Shoyu
7 The Heart of Shikoku Anonymous A visit to Iya Valley in the centre of Shikoku is a must for anyone wanting to get off the beaten track. You will need a car,...
Culture Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori 2027 Kim Bergström Shiga's Mii-dera Temple is set to host a lively new event this spring—the Mii-dera Cherry Blossom Awa Odori— bringing the vib...
