Embrace Wellness in Nansatsu Veronica Carnevale Rejuvenate your mind and body in Nansatsu, where healing hot springs, deep mountain air, and mindful traditions nurture a dee...
Beauty & Spa Oku-nikko Yumoto Onsen Todd Wojnowski Yumoto Onsen is a beautiful hot spring town near Nikko, featuring majestic mountains, lakes, skiing, hiking trails, and plent...
Food Hiro Sakai Bonson Lam Not to be confused with Hiro Sakai in Frankfurt, this family-sized eatery's full name is Te uchi soba hiro, or Hiro's hand-ma...
6 Activities Tangram Sherilyn Siy Tangram is known as a ski resort, so what happens between April to November when there's no snow? The slopes that are perfect...
Winter Illumination in Mannou Park Naoko Takeuchi Winter fantasy in Sanuki Mannou Park is one of the largest scale illuminations in Shikoku area
Activities Autumn Colors at Shosenkyo Gorge Cathy Cawood Shosenkyo Gorge has magnificent scenery and is famous for autumn color. An easy trail runs along the river from the gorge ent...
Activities Sendai Waterworks Museum Justin Velgus The Sendai Waterworks Museum showcases the history and technology of the water system of Sendai. Short hiking trails highligh...
Culture Nasunogahara Park Lynda Hogan Nasunogahara is a huge park with dozens of things to do and see. There is even a particularly nice campsite in the park. Ide...
9 Flowers of Taketomi Mandy Bartok The island of Taketomi in the Yaeyama island chain is a paradise for flower lovers.
8 Activities Chatsubomi-goke Moss Park Dorothee Tsunoda While in Kusatsu, visit Chatsubomi Moss Park. Because of its green variations, waterfalls and mist, it is almost magical.
