8 Activities Yamaga Toro Roman Festival Mandy Bartok Streets lined with illuminated umbrellas and bamboo candles brighten up the winter nights in Yamaga
Culture Cherry Blossoms at Ogi Park Georgina Young If you are looking for somewhere to see sakura in Saga Prefecture, why not check out Ogi Park?
Activities Higashi-Osaka Junction Manish Prabhune Panoramic view of the Higashi-Osaka Junction from the 22nd floor.
11 Activities Yokohama's Sankei-en Garden in Snow Larry Knipfing Sankei-en Garden is generally recognized as one of Japan's most beautiful. Covered this day by a soft white blanket of snow, ...
9 Culture Kamakura's Chosho-ji Temple Larry Knipfing This temple is not very big but is quite pretty in autumn. There are interesting statues on the grounds that depict battles b...
Activities Shinetsu Trail, Part 3 Rowland Douglas Part three: the Shinetsu trail is a 4-6 day hike, running north-east from Mt. Madarao by Lake Nojiri. Moderately strenuous bu...
7 Culture Frozen Pond of Kinkaku-ji Manish Prabhune A rare and beautiful view of the frozen pond around the serene Golden Pavilion in Kyoto.
Activities Zao Onsen in Winter Alena Eckelmann Zao Onsen is a winter sports and an onsen paradise. Zao's Snow Monsters are a top attraction.
Food Le Trouvere Paul Walsh Stylish but relaxed French bistro where you can enjoy Hiroshima's famous oysters year round.
Food Chikara Udon Noodles JJ Walsh Long running Hiroshima chain popular for great noodles, rice and sweets to eat in or take-out.