Beauty & Spa Goshougake Justin Velgus Goshougake in Akita Prefecture was discovered 300 years ago by some weary samurai. The volcanic landscape also held a secret ...
Activities Hiking at Mount Kuro, Daisetsuzan Nicole Bauer Mount Kuro (Kuro-dake) in Daisetsuzan National Park in Hokkaido is easily accessible from Sounkyo Onsen—thanks to a ropeway a...
7 Activities Miyajima in Autumn JJ Walsh Miyajima island is especially beautiful when blanketed in Autumn colors
Shopping Musical Instrument Shopping Street Todd Wojnowski Guitar and musical instruments shopping district
Culture Kaikoji Temple Justin Velgus The Kaikoji Temple in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture houses two of the legendary living mummies. These former priests mummified ...
Activities Scenic Cycling Road in Odawara Joseph Kelley The Sakawa River Cycling Road is a paved route along the historic river front which makes for many scenic views of the surrou...
Shopping Aomori AUGA Building Justin Velgus The AUGA Building in Aomori offers a fresh market, beauty and fashion shopping, and a large public library. It is located rig...
Accommodation Chisun Hotel Hiroshima Michelle Ishiki Chisun Hotel Hiroshima, centrally located in the downtown area, is a great place to stay if you're planning a visit to this w...
8 Culture Shiroishi Festival Reenactment Andrew Checkley Samurai battle to-and-fro across the grounds, traditional Kyudo archers fill the air, arquebuse volleys deafen audiences and ...
Culture Shiroishi Oni Kajuro Festival Andrew Checkley The small but perfectly built Shiroishi Castle makes for a pleasant trip all year round, though it comes to life as at no oth...
