Nightlife Gensou-Teien at Okayama's Korakuen Andrea Miyata Enjoy a night out at Korakuen in Okayama city when the garden is lit up for this annual special summer event
Food Neighbor Coffee Company Andrea Miyata A contemporary coffee shop offering coffee, doughnuts, and sandwiches in the up-and-coming "Jeans Street" area of Kojima, Kur...
Beauty & Spa The Hot Springs of Shikine-jima Aric Denfield The best onsen on Shikine-jima, one of Tokyo's islands: Stunning views out to the Philippine Sea; very hard to match!
12 Culture Chichibu Muse Park Febry Fawzi Chichibu Muse Park or the local calls Miyuzu Park, lies in 375 hectares land in the highland. This huge park has four zones t...
Activities Zao Eboshi Ski Resort Andrew Kehoe Miyagi Zao Eboshi is one of four resorts on the East side of the Zao volcanoes in Miyagi. Eboshi boasts a 4,300 meter ski run...
Culture Immerse Yourself in Ishinomaki’s Seaside Specialties Ryan Noble From manga legends and remembering the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake to mouthwatering seafood, Ishinomaki is a place you'l...
Beauty & Spa Amanohashidate Onsen Robert Van Egghen Soak your troubles away at the Amanohashidate onsen, next to one of the top three sights in Japan
Activities The Sendai Literature Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Literature Museum is full of information about the lives and works of authors from Sendai and Miyagi Prefecture. I...
8 Sabi: Sad Beauty of Nanzenji Masayoshi Hirose Brilliant elegance and a tranquil atmosphere make Kyoto one of world's most charming cities. Enjoy the seasonal charms of Kyoto!
Shopping Ama no Kura Sake Brewery Kyoto Robert Van Egghen Taste and buy many different varieties of sake at the famous sake brewery Ama no Kura