Culture Morioka Handcrafts Village Justin Velgus Morioka Tezukuri Mura, or Morioka Handi-works Square, is a mock village of traditional arts and crafts. Visitors can view, pu...
Beauty & Spa Goshougake Justin Velgus Goshougake in Akita Prefecture was discovered 300 years ago by some weary samurai. The volcanic landscape also held a secret ...
Culture Kinkaku-ji Katrina Webber The Golden Pavilion is on of the most recognized sights in Japan. See the gold-leafed structure in all its glory.
Culture Nagatoro's Hodosan Ropeway Justin Dart Mt. Hodo may not be the tallest peak in the area, but it provides for some of the most spectacular views
Food Shin's Sushi in Zama Jason Kuttner In Zama, Kanagawa there is a gem of a sushi restaurant, with a suave gentleman wielding the knife. In this relatively small t...
Activities Tobacco & Salt Museum Dmitry Rakin The Tobacco & Salt Museum can make a pleasant bonus to a shopping trip or a walk when you are already tired, but still want t...
Shopping Record Shopping in Yokohama Jason Kuttner The second floor store of Disc Union is just one block down from Yokohama Tokyu Hands, and while not large, is crammed full w...
Activities Naegi Castle Ruins Justin Dart Naegi castle, the High Forest Castle, sat on top of a huge boulder over looking the Kiso Rive for 339 years. Only the foundat...
Culture Taketomi-Romantic Okinawa Island Alena Eckelmann Taketomi, a tiny island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, is the perfect place for catching a glimpse of traditional Ryukyu ...
Activities Mountainboarding at Fujiten Anonymous Fujiten Snow Resort is one of the few places in Japan where you can enjoy mountainboarding in the summer season.
