12 Culture Matsubara Shrine in Odawara Peter Sidell In the historic castle town of Odawara in Japan's Kanagawa prefecture, Matsubara-jinja is an ancient, peaceful shinto shrine.
Activities Nanataki Falls Ben Bloch Less than 20 km southwest of the famous Lake Towada lies another beauty of nature, the Nanataki Falls. Literally meaning “sev...
Culture 24 Hours in Shinjuku Lisa Wallin Got 24 hours in Shinjuku? Here are some suggestions for around-the-clock activities and photo opportunities.
8 Culture Zengan-ji Temple in Utsunomiya Peter Sidell Not far from Utsunomiya's JR station in Japan's Tochigi prefecture, Zengan-ji is a peaceful Buddhist temple, home to an impre...
Food Hasegawa Ramen Tom Roseveare Hasegawa Ramen (はせ川 松山店) up in Fukushima's Kitakata region is one of the more popular ramen shops in the area, serving ...
Ota Cherry Blossom Itinerary Marie Guirao Between March and May each year is the season of Hanami, literally “flower viewing”. This is the tradition of visiting and ad...
Culture Heiwa no Mori Koen Marie Guirao The Heiwa no Mori Field Athletic Course offers over 40 different obstacles scattered throughout the sprawling, shaded site.
Activities Minakami in Gunma Peter Bungate All of your travel dreams come true much closer than you think in Minakami Town in northern Gunma.
6 Food Maguro Koya Michael Ng まぐろ小屋 or Maguro Koya or little tuna house is a hard to notice, tucked away family eatery near the Kintetsu Nara railway station.
Transportation Guide to Japan Train Passes Mandy Bartok A general guide to rail passes that can be used in Japan's major cities.
