Activities Sendai WWII: Operation Tomodachi Hironobu Sasano Many US military personals contributed to the recovery of the Tohoku Area through Otomodachi Sakusen or Operation Tomodachi (...
Food Maneki Neko Cat Cafe in Hiroshima Michelle Montano Furry felines and fizzy drinks at Maneki Neko cat cafe in Hiroshima.
16 Stormy Skies over Kawaguchi-ko Imogen Riethmuller The thunderclouds roll in over Kawaguchi-ko, creating a dramatic atmosphere at the otherwise calm and peaceful lake.
Beauty & Spa Kaido-no-yu by Kagura Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Kaido-no-yu is one of the 5 public onsen run by Yuzawa town. It is a great little hot spring facility that also has an outdoo...
Accommodation Ekoin Temple, Mount Koya Charlotte Griffiths Ekoin Temple is a Buddhist temple on Mount Koya in Wakayama which offers overnight accommodation surrounded by tradition and ...
14 Evening in Morioka Imogen Riethmuller Enjoy the evenings in Morioka, whether that be by taking a walk along the river or the city streets.
Culture The Japan Temple Stamp Book Richard Mulvihill Japan Temple Stamp Book is a unique one-of-a-kind gift. The Goshiun chou is a small book to bring to thousands of shrines and...
15 Takeda Shrine Cathy Cawood Kofu shrine dating from late Meiji was built on the ruins of Takeda Shingen's fortified home, and has a museum with artifacts...
Food Awajishima Burger, Nishinomiya Charlotte Griffiths Awajishima Burger is a strong contender for Kansai's, if not Japan's, best burger. A humble establishment, people come from f...
Accommodation Kagetsu Ryokan Nishi Maizuru Bonson Lam At this ryokan, you can choose to have one or two meals included in the tariff. I would definitely recommend at least having ...
