Activities Shimoda - Gyokusenji & Tsumekizaki David Hallman Part 3 of this Shimoda series takes us on a drive to the outskirts of the city to a famous temple of diplomatic importance en...
Activities Scenic Cycling Road in Odawara Joseph Kelley The Sakawa River Cycling Road is a paved route along the historic river front which makes for many scenic views of the surrou...
Culture Tradition of Tondo Matsuri JJ Walsh At Shrines around the city, small New Year festivals called Tondo Matsuri are held to burn old good luck charms and to roast ...
Food Nepali Kitchen Samjhana Michelle Montano Samjhana offers Nepalese cuisine in Takanotakeya, Kyoto.
Activities Akiyoshidō Cave, an Exploration Jerome Lee Akiyoshido Caves is the largest limestone cave in Japan, part of Akiyoshidai, the largest karst plateau located in the city o...
Transportation Lake Biwa with the Michigan Cruiser Ann Yamagishi Lake Biwa is considered to be Japan's largest freshwater lake. This lake gathers admiration not just from the local community...
Activities Spring Valley Ski Resort Andrew Kehoe Spring Valley Ski Resort is a small mountain 40 minutes from downtown Sendai by car. It is also accessible from Izumi-chuo st...
Activities Kita City Asukayama Museum Justin Velgus The Kita City Asukayama Museum is a local history museum in Tokyo's Kita ward. It's exhibits include artifacts and informatio...
Food Pyua Shokudou Michael Flemming Support the developmentally challenged at Pyua Restaurant in Okinawa City
Accommodation Hotel Route-Inn Naha Asahibashi Senén Germade My next stop in Naha city was at the Hotel Route-Inn Naha Asahibashi Eki Higashi. It is a very convenient hotel for both busi...
