Activities Ishigaki – Sunny Okinawa Island Alena Eckelmann Think of Okinawa and images of sandy, white beaches and of sub-tropical flowers spring to mind. This is exactly what you will...
9 Spider Lily: Irresistible Seduction Masayoshi Hirose Mysterious flower, spider lily: Like a drop of aphrodisiac. I miss her sensuous beauty this time of year and nothing can stop...
Culture Odo Park in Fukuoka City David Borgeson For a fantastic day in the park, stunning ocean views, a BBQ with friends, Odo Park offers it all and more in a beautiful pac...
Culture Taketomi-Romantic Okinawa Island Alena Eckelmann Taketomi, a tiny island in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa, is the perfect place for catching a glimpse of traditional Ryukyu ...
8 Activities Miyakojima: A Diver's Oasis Bonnie Waycott Explore Miyakojima’s stunning underwater scenes—just one of many incredible diving spots across Japan’s islands.
Activities Four-hour Course, Rebun Island Nicole Bauer This little brother of the famous Eight-hour course offers stunning contrasts in landscape, passing along rough cliffs, capes...
Accommodation Setoda Private Hostel Matthew Iannarone If you're planning to cross the Shimanami Kaido, it's best to stay overnight on one of the islands, and Setoda Private Hostel...
Activities Sarushima Island, Yokosuka Catherine Hagar Sarushima is the best combination of history and fun. Located off the coast of Yokosuka, visit the sandy beaches and hike thr...
Activities Hike Mt. Sankaku Sapporo Dan Traylor Mt. Sankaku (Sankakuyama) in Sapporo offers an easy hike within city limits. Nearby parks offer an extended walking course an...
Culture Yonago Castle Ruins Kenji Chida Yonago Castle Ruins are the remains of a castle that was dismantled during the Meiji Era (late 1800's). The site overlooks th...