12 Activities Winter in Yoshinoyama Alena Eckelmann Yoshino Mountain in snow looks beautiful, and there won't be swarms of tourists. Come on a cold winter weekend and enjoy a hi...
Area Katsuyama Ignatius Koh Katsuyama is a mountain city and the definition of Fukui Prefecture's "snow country" tag, as well as the location of one of t...
Planning Tokyo's Komae City Sleiman Azizi Komae is one Tokyo's western municipalities. A small residential area, it is home to some interesting historical and cultural...
Activities 5 Fall Foliage Destinations in Tochigi Kim Bergström Located north of Tokyo, Tochigi Prefecture is filled with spectacular nature and fascinating cultural sites. It's also a grea...
Area Ashikaga Anonymous Ashikaga is a small city nestled in the mountains of southern Tochigi prefecture, roughly 70 km from Tokyo. The gentle heart ...
Culture Places of Scenic Beauty and History in Tokyo Sleiman Azizi Tokyo's two representatives on Japan's Place of Scenic Beauty and History listing are Koishikawa Botanical Garden and Mukojim...
Planning Tokyo's Nishitokyo City Sleiman Azizi Lying on central Tokyo's western-edge, Nishitokyo City is home to a few surprises. The culturally recognised Tanashi Shrine, ...
Culture Towada City Spring Festival 2027 Kim Bergström When Kanchogai Street's cherry trees are looking their best, the annual Towada City Spring Festival takes place. Along with t...
Transportation The Akita Nairiku Line in Winter Andrew Wright Take a ride through a rural snowscape and discover the magic of rural Japan along the Akita Nairiku Line.
Culture Exploring Shimane Prefecture Mandy Bartok Explore the best of Shimane—an underrated gem with highlights like Izumo-taisha, Matsue Castle, and Adachi Museum of Art. Enj...
