9 Activities River Pilgrimage along Kumano River Alena Eckelmann Riding down the fast currents of Kumano River in a traditional boat, just like the Kumano Kodo pilgrims in the old days
Activities Shiretoko Peninsula in Spring Hywel Williams Exploring Hokkaido and it's numerous National Parks. Shiretoko Peninsula in spring is a full of new born animal and blooming ...
Activities Nishi Rokugo Park Anonymous A unique children's park in Zoshiki with tall scultures made from recycled tyres
Activities Kariyushi Beach Chris Barnes Kariyushi Beach not only caters for beach goers, but also serves as a convenient rest stop.
Activities Hakone Venetian Glass Museum Tomoko Kamishima If you are unlucky enough to have bad weather when you visit Hakone, this museum is a highly recommended place to visit.
Activities Togakushi's 'Lost' Torii Robert Grey When visiting the shrines of Togakushi, you'd be hard pressed to find the first torii gate. Its location is quite off the bea...
Activities The Mountain Grass Trail Tokyo-to Nathaniel Green A great and well... steep hike up out of the Tama river valley near Mitake station that leads up into the mountains and back ...
Activities Kintaikyo Fireworks, Yamaguchi JJ Walsh Iwakuni's Famous Kintaikyo Bridge is a fantastic backdrop for an annual fireworks festival Matsuri.
Activities Kayaking down the Anbo River Sarah Mathews River kayaking in Anbo - the water is amazingly clear, the scenery beautiful, and you may even be lucky enough to spot a flyi...
Activities Climbing Mount Mitsu-toge Nicole Bauer Every third Monday in July Japan celebrates umi-no-hi (Marine Day), when many Japanese take a trip to the beach to show their...