Activities Yanaizu Temple in Aizuwakamatsu Sarah Chaney Visit Yanaizu Temple in Aizuwakamatsu, home to the Akabeko legend and various festivals throughout the year. If you find your...
Activities 700km Michinoku Trail English Info Justin Velgus Tohoku picks up advertisement in English of the 700km Michinoku Shiokaze Trail!
Accommodation Ryokan Ohnuma: Sayonara Stress Justin Velgus Onuma Ryokan in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture offers guests relaxation, convenience, and professional service. Highlights include...
7 Activities Distant Views of Mount Ontake Steve Morton Visible for miles around Mount Ontake can be enjoyed from a safe distance away or up close. For anyone wanting to hike this h...
12 Culture Ishigaki Island's Psychedelic Shisa Bronwyn O'Neill The traditional lion-dogs of Okinawa get a rainbow makeover
Food Goodbeer Stand Kim Bergström Goodbeer Stand has 25 beers on tap at any one time, including both local and international brews. There are also some great, ...
19 Culture Japan's Summer Flowers Elena Lisina The most celebrated summer flowers in Japan are the hydrangea or ajisai, lotus, rose and sunflower. Those flowers can be enjo...
11 Activities Nagasaki no Hana Anonymous A narrow peninsula jutting out into the sea, Nagasaki no Hana is a great place to get a view of the surrounding seascape of T...
7 Culture Gokoku-in Temple in Ueno Peter Sidell Between the Ueno and Yanaka districts of central Tokyo, Gokoku-in is a Buddhist temple that's part of the 'Yanaka Seven Divin...
7 Gassan and Saikachi Ponds Laura Welch Gassan and Saikachi Ponds are two lakes to the south of Ayashi Station. It's a beautiful spot in sunny weather, where you can...
