11 Activities Ezo Riders takes me to Lake Mashu R.S. Reynolds Exploring Kawayu-Onsen and Akan National Park in Eastern Hokkaido by scooter
13 Culture Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park R.S. Reynolds A photo essay detailing the many natural wonders and activities that Lake Kussharo in Akan National Park near Kawayu-Onsen ha...
Activities The Shiretoko Peninsula R.S. Reynolds Exploring the range of activities and variety of wildlife along the Shiretoko Peninsula and National Park in Northeastern Hok...
Transportation Kawayu-Onsen Station R.S. Reynolds A detailed description of Japan Rail's Kawayu-Onsen Station along the Semmo Line in Hokkaido
Accommodation The Log-Pension Woody Note R.S. Reynolds A great overnight stay at the hospitable Log-Pension Woody Note in Hirafu, Hokkaido
Culture Kanda Matsuri 2026 Todd Wojnowski The Kanda Festival, one of Tokyo's major Shinto festivals, is an enormous event held on odd-numbered years. Leading to Kanda ...
Activities Itako Iris and Bride Season Mandy Bartok The Itako Iris Festival showcases fields of purple-hued irises and traditional wedding parties on the city's numerous canals ...
12 Culture Mantou Mitama Festival in Photos Paul Walsh 100 "miko" shrine maidens dance by lantern light on the first night of the Mantou Mitama Matsuri at Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Sh...
Activities Aspecta: Private Concerts at Mt. Aso Chris Ott Aspecta is an ampitheater on the Mt. Aso caldera rim available to rent and listen to your own music over the speaker system.
