Food Kaburaki Restaurant in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Great food inspired by the four seasons in Kaburaki Restaurant in Yuzawa. A blend of international and Japanese offerings wit...
Accommodation Camping at Motosuko Lake & Mt. Fuji Nathan Hoernig Finally, the quintessential North American-style campground with open, on-ground campfires; lots of trees; a beautiful lake a...
12 Culture Kozenji Temple Bryan Baier Kozenji is a gorgeous Buddhist temple nestled against the Chuo Alps in Komagane Nagano. It perfectly blends human constructio...
Culture Route 20 for a drive out of Tokyo Joe Peters A nice drive out of Tokyo - see Mt. Takao, Lake Sagami, or keep on going to Lake Yamanaka.
7 Activities Shimamui Coast at Cape Shakotan Dan Traylor Look out on the Sea of Japan from above Cape Shakotan, then hike down the trail for some time on the rocky Shimamui coast.
Activities Udo Jingu Miyazaki Walter Lanz Udo Jingu Miyazki, a mythical Shinto Shrine surrounded by beautiful scenery
Culture Yokote Kamakura Museum Justin Velgus This museum may be small, but it's not everyday you can see "kamakura" or igloos each and every season.
Culture Akita Neburi-Nagashi Hall Justin Velgus At this small museum, you could easily spend more than an hour if you want to practice kanto lantern balancing with friends. ...
6 Food Doctors' Cafe, Yurakucho Peter Lin Doctors' Cafe is a unique non-chain coffee and snack counter out of a van near Yurakucho Station, Tokyo - great coffee indeed!
Activities Hiking up Mt. Tsukuba Joe Peters The hiking trails of Mt. Tsukuba are about 100 km (60 miles) from Tokyo, easily accessible by train or car.
