Activities Among the Mountains of Kamikōchi Jerome Lee Kamikōchi in Matsumoto city, Nagano prefecture offers some of the most spectacular views of Japan's nature, with the Hokata m...
Culture Sakamoto Ryoma and Yuri Kimimasa Takako Sakamoto Newly found Ryoma letter confirms his last visit to Fukui a week before his assassination. Read about heart-warming friendshi...
Nightlife Y. Market Brewing, Nagoya Andrew Sekeres III If you're a beer fan in Nagoya, make the journey to Y. Market Brewing, a craft beer brewpub in the heart of the market district.
Activities Climbing Mt. Asama Steve Morton Get up close and personal to experiencing one of the few active, constantly smoking volcanoes in Japan; An adventure you won’...
Culture Yaotomi Shrine, Takeshima Island Michael Williams Whilst there's no shorage of shrines in Japan, the Yaotomi Shrine is somewhat more unique than others.
Activities The Farm and Mountains of Azumino Suwannee Payne Come indulge yourself in nature, get to know the real wasabi at Daio Wasabi Farm and cycle through the valleys and rice field...
10 Accommodation Shibuki Onsen Yurari Jerome Lee Shibuki Onsen Yurari is the only onsen resort in Echizen City in Fukui Prefecture, and has two main buildings connected by an...
Culture Echizen Traditional Tansu Craft Jerome Lee Echizen city in Fukui Prefecture is well-known in Japan for their tansu, and antique tansu are worth a fortune.
Activities Climbing Mount Ontake - 2 Steve Morton Climbing Mount Ontake during the snowy season. It is a beautiful, holy mountain. Part 2.
Activities Yuzawa Kogen Alpine Park Rufus Starbuck Yuzawa Kogen Alps no Sato is a botanical garden and family fun area at the top of Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway.