Activities Aizu-Wakamatsu Kyle Hedlund Aizu-Wakamatsu is in the mountain region in the west of Fukushima prefecture, and everyone raves about it
Beauty & Spa Bathing at Dogo Onsen Honkan Tony Mariani Everybody who visits Matsuyama has a look at Dogo Onsen. But what's it like to go in and take a bath? It's a real experience!
Beauty & Spa Towns of the Kiso Valley Nakasendo Joe Peters See a few of the ancient towns along the Nakasendo. Enjoy visiting a few of the villages along the Nakasendo, trying the food...
Accommodation The Prince Hakone Tomoko Kamishima There are so many hotels and inns in the Hakone resort area that you might have trouble deciding where to stay. If you want ...
Activities Jimmu Temple and Forest Hike Steve Morton Zushi Hiking: An easy two hour walk to Jimmu Temple and surrounding forest.
Nightlife An April Night Out in Noge Jason Kuttner Noge’s small streets lured us in with the smell of grilled meat and other delicacies, while jazz wafting from doorways serena...
Food Kao Thai Restaurant in Takadanobaba Peter Sidell In Tokyo's trendy Takadanobaba district, Kao Thai is a cosy, inexpensive Thai restaurant with a daily lunch buffet.
Culture Okinawa Prefectural and Art Museum Peter Sidell In Naha, capital of Japan's Okinawa island chain, the Prefectural and Art Museum has a wide range of exhibits that showcase t...
Food 38mitsubachi Laura Welch Join the latest Japanese food trend - pancakes! This specialized cafe offers both sweet and savory options, made with butterm...
Shopping Ichiru Kimono Shop in Nihonbashi Geoff Day Experience Japanese culture at its best by trying on kimono, drinking tea, and joining events with like minded individuals. A...
