Area Tanabe Alena Eckelmann If you are a serious Aikido buff, you will have heard of Tanabe. This little town on the shores of the Pacific Ocean on the s...
Culture Experience the Way of Tea Alena Eckelmann Experience the “ Way of Tea” with Master Randy Channell
8 Amano-Hashidate to Maizuru Cathy Cawood The coastline between Amano-Hashidate and Maizuru has beautiful ocean views, white sandy beaches and a nice smooth road for c...
Activities Shikine-jima, Izu Seven Islands Aric Denfield Shikine-jima, in the Philippine Sea, is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Criss-crossed with walking paths, it's great t...
12 Activities Rebun Island Scenic Course Nicole Bauer Rebun Island's Four-hour course offers a bit more diversity: Stunning capes, secluded beaches, rare wild flowers and a great ...
Area Tsunoshima Tristan Scholze Just off the northern Yamaguchi coast in the Sea of Japan lies Tsunoshima, a small but attractive island. Easily accessible n...
9 Activities Unspoiled Paradise Ishigaki Island Nicole Bauer Ishigaki Island in Okinawa surprises with crystal clear waters and white beaches. It's an unspoiled paradise in the middle of...
Activities Island Camping in Zamami, Okinawa Lauren Jade Hill Camp by the secluded Ama beach on Zamami Island, Okinawa.
Food Gelateria Popolo in Niigata Rufus Starbuck Gelateria Popolo serves delicious, hand-made gelato on the Sea of Japan coast in Niigata
Accommodation Motobu Green-Park Hotel Senén Germade While in Okinawa I stayed at the Motobu Green-Park Hotel. The hotel is on a hilltop surrounded by a nearby golf course and th...