Activities Horai Bridge in Shimada Reiko Senna In Shimada, close to Shizuoka in central Japan, Horai Bridge is the world's longest wooden pedestrian bridge.
Activities 3 Must-Do Things on Remote Iriomote Island Mayu Takahashi The Okinawan islands of Iriomote, Ishigaki and Kohama are filled with friendly people, good food and superb scenery. Three re...
12 Activities 'Ganbarō Ishinomaki' & Tsunagu-kan Tom Roseveare The 'Ganbarō Ishinomaki' sign in the coastal Minamihama area is an important stop on any visit to Ishinomaki.
Activities Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival 2024 Kim The annual Takefu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival sees Japan's national flower displayed in a unique way - on life sized dolls! A...
20 Activities Hanami & Hanabi Elena Lisina Hanami is a celebration of the blooming sakura in spring. Hanabi is the summer firework season and both events unite people t...
Activities Ohana Estate Mandy Bartok The Ohana Estate and garden features an old samurai mansion with Western-style accoutrements in the canal city of Yanagawa in...
11 Activities Beachcombing Fun at Kaiji Beach Manish Prabhune Ishigaki Island in Okinawa is famous for its star-sand beaches. Remote islands like Taketomi Island and Iriomote Island offer...
9 Activities Road Trip: the Yamanami Highway Ekaterina Bespyatova The Yamanami Highway is a scenic drive through Kyushu's Aso-Kuju National Park, connecting the city of Beppu in Oita and Aso ...
Activities A Visit to the Kushigaki Village of Katsuragi Alena Eckelmann Kushigaki means persimmon (kaki) on a skewer. It is a specialty that is produced in the Arida area of Wakayama Prefecture. Ar...
Activities Nishi Izu Skyline Sherilyn Siy The Nishi Izu Skyline, dubbed the best cycle road in Izu, is an advanced cycling route that has become accessible to novice c...
