Shopping Akihabara's Shosen Book Tower Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu In Tokyo's otaku district of Akihabara, be fascinated by thousands and thousands of books in one whole building at Shosen Boo...
7 Culture Takahatafudoson Kongo Temple Maren Pauli See a red five-storied pagoda at Takahatafudoson Kongo Temple and come here in the second half of November for the autumn map...
Activities Lake of the Dragon God in Naruko Justin Velgus Katanuma Lake, sometimes known as "Lake of the Dragon God", is a crater lake in Naruko, Miyagi Prefecture formed 1100 years a...
14 Activities Satta Toge Pass Peter Sidell In the suburbs of Shizuoka City in central Japan, the Satta Toge pass is a coastal hiking trail with a good view of the ocean...
12 Culture Ako: Castle of the 47 Samurai Sandra Isaka Ako Castle, completed in 1648, is known for its association with the feudal lord, Naganori Asano, whose death was avenged by ...
Food Public Bath Converted into a Cafe Shozo Fujii In the century since Sagano-yu was built as a public bath in 1923, it had been a popular spot for the locals. As time passed ...
9 Culture Fushimi Inari Andrea Kahlow Fushimi Inari with its thousands of red torii gates is one of the most famous and picturesque spots in Kyoto. A major shrine ...
Food Rainbow Pancake Victoria Vlisides Not your average Pancakes. Rainbow Pancake is all the kawaii and all the taste!
Activities Ski Guide: Nagano, Niigata & Gunma Carol Akiyama A ski guide comparing the benefits and drawbacks of taking the train, car or bus up to the mountains.
12 Nightlife Nagasaki’s Mount Inasa Steve Morton Visit Nagasaki’s Mount Inasa for some truly magical views of the city which are said to best amongst the top three night view...
