9 Morning Glow at Koijigahama Beach Masayoshi Hirose Singing 'The Coconut Fruit' of Toson Shimazaki to myself, I watched the sunrise at Cape Irago.
14 Resurrected Big Buddha of Fukui Takako Sakamoto Big Buddha Statue of Fukui sits silently at Koshoji Temple. The face of the original stone statue is exhibited at the temple ...
14 Atago-En Vineyard Cathy Cawood Pick your own delicious grapes in a vineyard on the lower slopes of Mount Atago, only 15 minutes on foot from Kofu Station.
Food Rin Nouvelle Japonaise, Mishima Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Rin Nouvelle Japonaise is a stylish restaurant with reasonably priced food and dri...
Food Kissa Mountain, Nagoya Andrew Sekeres III Looking for a one-of-a-kind eating experience? Venture up to Kissa Mountain in Yagoto, Nagoya for a plethora of mountain-size...
Accommodation Irago Sea Park and Spa Michael Williams At the very tip of the Irago peninsula, Irago Sea Park and Spa is a resort driven by beauty; In decor, surroundings and the s...
13 Culture Mishima Taisha Peter Sidell In Mishima in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a large, historical Shinto shrine, with a tranquil carp pond, sh...
12 The Gods Descend upon Kamikochi Masayoshi Hirose I visited Kamikochi hilands to enjoy the early autumn mountains in brilliant colors.The magnificent view of the Hotaka mounta...
Beauty & Spa Yama-no-yu, Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Yama-no-yu is a public onsen run by Yuzawa town in Niigata. It is located near the spring source that feeds it so is popular ...
Nightlife The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival 2027 Robert Grey The Nozawa Onsen Fire Festival, an outrageous combination of flames, kindling and tons of sake is held every year on January ...
