15 Miyajima's Impressive Rakan Statues Larry Knipfing Miyajima: Daisho-in Temple's 500 Rakan Statues are deeply impressive
Activities Basho's Journey North from Saitama Yoshiko Fukuda The Narrow Road to the Deep North by Matsuo Basho features a trip to see the sights of Matsubara in Soka City, Saitama Prefec...
Culture Tochigi's Mashiko Sankokan Museum Sandra Isaka Tochigi's Mashiko Sankokan Museum showcases the work and collection of potter Shoji Yamada in a beautiful traditional Japanes...
14 Kamakura's Hase Temple in January Larry Knipfing Kamakura's Hase Temple in January, just on the edge of autumn and the coming spring.
8 A Walk along Kanda River Olga A walk along the Kanda river encompassing Yotsuya, Ichigaya and Iidabashi.
Food Bistro ING Mandy Bartok Bistro ING serves traditional curries and tasty set meals in a cozy cafe near Sojo University in Kumamoto City.
Nightlife Oil Shock Izakaya, Sendai Justin Velgus Oil Shock [油食来 (オイルショック)] is a Japanese style pub in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. With its easy access on Jozenji Ave...
Accommodation Yamanaka Campground in Mitsuse Tristan Scholze Yamanaka Campground in the village of Mitsuse, Saga, lies at the base of the hikable Mt. Kana and near some excellent cafes.
10 Aso Shrine's Monzen Shopping Street Sandra Isaka In Kumamoto, Aso Shrine's Monzen Shopping Street is a lovely pedestrian-only traditional street lined with tasty restaurants,...
12 Fukui's Totoya Shozo Fujii Totoya serves up home style cooking, specializing in fish dishes. Their secret to success? Food that is cheap, delicious, del...
