Food Ashimaen Restaurant in Minakami Rufus Starbuck Ashimaen is a restaurant much loved by the locals in Minakami, and its nondescript exterior (and interior) may not be as appe...
Activities Shima Seiryu no Yu Aline Laborde Shima Seiryuu no Yu makes a great onsen day trip. It is frequented by many of the Nakanojo town locals. It is opened between ...
12 Culture A Day in Kusatsu Hannah Morse The hot springs town of Kusatsu is a definite multi-day trip, if you want to slow down and take in all the sights. Here are s...
Activities Tanigawadake Rufus Starbuck Mount Tanigawa towers above Minakami town and is much loved by climbers and hikers. The ropeway runs year round and gives gre...
Food Takasaki Style Okonomiyaki Hollie Mantle A restaurant with an unusual variety of okonomiyaki flavors; from pizza and curry through to cheeseburger infused monja and o...
17 Activities Bungee Jumping and Autumn Leaves Bryan Baier Japan's one and only place to go bungee jumping
Activities Minakami Canyoning Adventure Rufus Starbuck Canyoning in Minakami - jump, swim and slide your way down a river, tackling anything in your path. Cliffs, waterfalls and ch...
Culture Kondo Sake Brewery Akio Negishi Visiting a sake brewery is a good way to discover the brewing process and stories behind Japan's favorite alcohol.
