12 Narusawa Ice Cave in Yamanashi Cathy Cawood Beat the summer heat by chilling out in Yamanashi's permanently frozen Narusawa Ice Cave.
9 Otodome Falls in Fujinomiya Cathy Cawood Otodome Falls on the Shiba River in Fujinomiya is a powerful 25 meter high waterfall ranked as one of Japan's 100 Greatest Wa...
7 Activities Dakigaeri Gorge Mandy Bartok Dakigaeri Gorge offers visitors stunning views of mountains, waterfalls and an iridescent blue river from the easy-to-walk hi...
Shopping Exploring Canal City Hakata Isamu Yoneda Not just a shopping centre. Futuristic buildings set up like a theatre on a seasonally decorated canal and attractive musical...
Shopping Ishinomaki Style Kokeshi Dolls Justin Velgus Tree Tree Ishinomaki is a kokeshi shop that opened in April 2015. Its unique style of original kokeshi dolls are exciting kok...
Transportation 6 Hour Asuka Adventure Bryan Baier 6 hour adventure in Asuka, Japan's most ancient capital
Culture Lake Yamanaka Fireworks Festival 2026 Cathy Cawood Four simultaneous firework displays lasting one hour at the Firework Festival at Lake Yamanaka, one of the Five Fuji Lakes in...
Culture Katori Shrine Jasper Wilkins Katori shrine is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan and is located in Chiba, north east of Narita. It is free to enter...
Culture Dragon Ball Temple Okadera Bryan Baier The Dragon Ball Temple Okadera, home of the Wish Granting Nyoirin Buddha
