9 Culture Fumon-ji Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka in central Japan, Fumon-ji is a small, charming Buddhist temple with a restful atmosphere.
Accommodation Tips for Staying in Minakami Kogen Sandra Isaka Here are 10 tips to make your stay at the Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 the best it can possibly be.
Area Ise Rey Waters The city of Ise (pronounced e-say) is located at the eastern end of the Kii peninsula in Mie prefecture. It is filled with sh...
Accommodation Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 Sandra Isaka Located only two hours from Tokyo, the Minakami Kogen Hotel 200 offers an impressive variety of activities in every season an...
Activities Minakami Kogen Ski Resort Sandra Isaka Minakami Kogen Ski Resort is the ultimate winter get-away for anyone with an interest in snow-related activities. From skiin...
Culture Battle Armor Experience in Tohoku Sarah Chaney My experience wearing battle armor in Fukushima from one of the oldest festivals in Japan with over one thousand years of his...
6 Culture Kego Shrine and Park Maren Pauli Kego Shrine and Park are calm anchors in the lively neighborhood of Tenjin and invite you to sit down for lunch or a coffee.
11 Culture Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi Justin Velgus The Doll Warehouse in Shiroishi, Miyagi Prefecture, are actually two Edo era warehouses stuffed full of traditional dolls and...
Culture Fukuyama Castle Jason Williamson Take a trip back in time as you explore the artifacts at Fukuyama Castle and its surrounding ruins.
Culture Gojinjo Taiko Alena Eckelmann Gojinjo Daiko, a kind of Japanese drumming specific to Ishikawa Prefecture, has a tradition of 400 years.