Food Patisserie Sphere in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Most new builds out in this part of the countryside seem to be old peoples' homes these days, so it was with some excitement ...
7 Activities Sunset Hike up Tanigawadake C. Rio It was late afternoon and the weather was too good not to try to head up into the mountains. Tanigawadake from a distance wa...
8 Food Sabae's "Tommy Empire" Diner Larry Knipfing If you are in the neighborhood of the Eye Glass Museum, or anywhere in Sabae actually, and you are craving American-style foo...
Activities Sabae Eyeglass Museum Larry Knipfing Sabae city and the surrounding region in Fukui Prefecture is home to the production of many traditional Japanese crafts such ...
16 Activities Fuji-Q Highland, Fun Night and Day! Alice Odoux Fuji-Q Highland is a great place for having fun. Going there for summer time is perfect!
Beauty & Spa Fuji-Q Highland & Onsen at Mt Fuji Alice Odoux “IAAAAAAAAAAAH !!!!!!” is the expression that I used the most on my day to Fuji-Q Highland, a really big attraction Park near...
8 Culture Fukui's Katsuyama Castle Larry Knipfing Fukui is home to Japan's tallest castle. Katsuyama Castle, just short of 60 meters in height, is situated very near some othe...
Transportation Willer Express Bus Trip Todd Wojnowski Willer Express is a long-distance bus line that stretches across Japan and hits most major cities. It has many comfortable bu...
8 Activities Shirakoma Pond and Forest Selena Hoy Hiking and camping in Nagano's Yatsugatake mountains
6 Activities A Calm Day on Lake Shirakaba Hana Joy Lake Shirakaba is a man-made lake north of Chino City in Nagano Prefecture. During the summer, visitors can cruise around the...