Culture Ascetic Training in Kochi Arlene Bastion Learning discipline in Muroto, where the first three temples in Kochi are, as part of the Henro Second Stage.
Food Tomita Melon House at Furano Amanda Ho While Tomita Lavender Farm is almost on every tourist itinerary, many miss out a hidden gem just next door, owned by the same...
Fukushima Top Attractions Tom Roseveare Fukushima Prefecture's top attractions cover a variety of sites across the area.
Shopping S-PAL Mall Anna van Dyk This shopping Mecca, located akin to the JR Sendai Station, is the ultimate shopper's paradise.
Culture Luck of The Ages Yakuouji Temple 23 Arlene Bastion Yakuouji Temple 23's fame is for saving those with unlucky age numbers, and is also the last Henro temple in Tokushima.
Culture Toyota Plant Tour José Manuel Zardain Visiting a Toyota plant is an extremely interesting experience. One can not only learn about the company's lean philosophy bu...
23 Culture Gohyaku Rakan in Kawagoe Anne Lauenroth Gohyaku Rakan, Buddha's 540 stone disciples at Kitain Temple in Kawagoe.
Accommodation Hotel Nemuro Kaiyoutei Amanda Ho Nemuro is the eastern-most city of Japan. Only a five minute walk from the last train station on the Nemuro Main Line and the...
Culture Struggles through Life and Death Justin Velgus Beloved writer, teacher, vegetarian, and social activist, Kenji Miyazawa lived a colorful life. His second grave recalls the ...
Activities Sunrise at Ritsuun-Kyo Valley José Manuel Zardain Takeda Castle is also known as Japan’s Machu Picchu. Its more than 600 years of history, the beautiful mountains surrounding ...
