9 Spring Breeze of Azumino Masayoshi Hirose A soft spring breeze caresses your cheek in Azumino of Shinshu region, where 'good old Japan' still remains the same as it wa...
13 Renkei-ji and Jorin-ji Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Renkei-ji and Jorin-ji are two small but pleasant Buddhist temples, with interesti...
Activities Takayama Travel Tips Geoff Day Takayama ranks highly for travelers looking to add rural tourism to their list and has attractions that can not be found anyw...
16 Dinosaurs at JR Fukui Station Takako Sakamoto Dinosaurs materialized in front of JR Fukui Station! Three intricately-made replicas of dinosaurs will welcome you with scary...
10 Sake Tasting Event in Kawaguchiko Celine Villeneuve Sake tasting event at Ide Jozo Brewery in Kawaguchiko during the first opening of the New Year's barrels.
8 Delicacies of Noto Peninsula Masayoshi Hirose Enjoy the delicious fresh seafood of Noto Peninsula in the ancient city Kanazawa!
8 Stone Paved Streets of Kanazawa Masayoshi Hirose At twilight, dim lights are lit at chaya (teahouses) and the sound of shamisen and drums can be heard on the streets of Higas...
Forest of Eternal Romance in Fukui Hiroshi Ohnuki Areal view of thatched-roofed houses in snow in the Forest of Eternal Romance in Fukui. Enjoy a tranquil vacation staying at ...