11 Culture Ryoan-ji, North West Kyoto Katherine Moore Set in a large garden with a pond, Ryoan-ji is the home of Japan's most famous Zen Garden. Sit in quite contemplation and may...
Beauty & Spa The Shimokita Hanto Amber Mezbourian Take a roadtrip to one of Honshu's remotest spots, visit the entrance to Hell, and admire the amazing rock formations at Hoto...
12 Culture Tokei-ji Temple in spring Tomoko Kamishima After the cherry blossoms are gone, the tourist season in Kamakura has a short break. But the flowers in Tokei-ji Temple pass...
Culture The Original Matsumoto Castle Leslie Taylor Matsumoto Castle in Nagano Prefecture is not only one of Japan's most beautiful castles, but it is also one of the few origin...
Activities Jodogahama - Sanriku Coast Katherine Moore Jodogahama Beach in Iwate is out of the way and out of this world! Visit this beach with great swimming to see why it was des...
Food World Kitchen Samurai Restaurant Todd Wojnowski World Kitchen Samurai is an Indian restaurant in Tokorozawa that puts a creative spin on its food and atmosphere. It is a jaz...
Food Isokairaku Robata Yaki in Imabari Anonymous Isokairaku Robata Yaki is a good place to enjoy fresh fish and sake close to Imabari station
Accommodation Temple Lodging at Mount Koya Katherine Moore Stay overnight at a temple lodging at the sacred Mount Koya and learn more about Buddhism! Try "Shojin Ryori" Buddhist Vegert...
6 Accommodation Reef Break Resort Aiko Egami Reef Break Resort. Your own private slice of paradise in Chiba.
