12 Activities Daytime Ohanami on Asuwa Riverbank Takako Sakamoto After a long hibernation, people in Fukui finally wake up and venture out their comfortable nests to do just one thing: Enjoy...
22 Accommodation Oakhouse Kamata 260 Share House Faye Close One of the largest share houses in Japan. Near to mainline trains for access to the city
13 Culture Spotting Foxes at Toyokawa Inari Temple Larry Knipfing Toyokawa Inari is a temple that is both colorful and fascinating and easy to visit. Just a 5-minute walk from Akasaka-Mitsuke...
Activities Hiking From Mt. Io to Mt. Karakuni Tristan Scholze The easily accessible trail to Mt. Karakuni passes a crater lake, crosses Mt. Io and the Susuki Plain, and ascends Kirishima'...
Culture Sakura on the Ookagawa River Steve Morton A great place to see Sakura cherry blossom along the Ookagawa river in Yokohama
7 Culture A Visit to Kyoto Inari Shrine Martijn Beckers One of Kyoto's most famous shrines is Fushimi Inari Shrine. The endless torii gates create a fairytale atmosphere. While it ...
Activities The Color Run Japan Jessica A Paje The Color Run is the largest event series in the United States and has hosted more than 170 events in over 30 countries in 20...
Food Great Food at Andy's Shin Hinotomo Richard Kirchner Andy's Shin Hinotomo is a wonderful place to have dinner in Tokyo. Come ready to have a good time and you will!
Culture Asakusa Samba Festival 2014 in Tokyo Anonymous Asakusa Samba Festival takes place every year in Tokyo and is now very well known. Here is what to expect and some advice fro...
Shopping Naohide Kokeshi in Matsushima Justin Velgus Matsushima Naohide Kokeshi is a specialty shop selling traditional kokeshi dolls in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture. You could ...