Activities Mount Mitake & Mount Odake Day Hike Sarah Mathews The Mount Mitake and Mount Odake day hike from Tokyo, starting and ending at the stunning Tama River, has nice views the whol...
Area Nikko Tomoko Kamishima Welcome to Nikko! Nikko, located in the northwest corner of Tochigi Prefecture, is known for its picturesque beauty, and was ...
Activities Takao-san to Jimba-san Day Hike Sarah Mathews Take a day hike in Tokyo's west between Mt Takao and Mt Jimba. The total walk time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Food Jindaiji Soba at Yusui Sarah Mathews Yusui is said to be the most famous soba restuarant in Jindaiji, and I can certainly say it was excellent soba, handmade on t...
Food Sangosho Restaurant Anonymous Sangosho, or ‘coral’ in English, is a popular café and restaurant offering a fabulous panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea.
Food Yamate no Ichi Country Cooking Cafe Judith Mikami Yamate no Ichi is a local fruit, vegetable. local made products, bakery and cafe all in one location. Here you will experien...
Culture Houden Beach in Okayama Kenji Chida Okayama City is full of small neighborhood beaches and one that I like is Houden. It is located on the Seto Inland Sea at the...
Food Setouchi City Local Senbei Maker Judith Mikami I was convinced of the value of buying direct from a local senbei maker. Everything is so delicious. Whenever I can get to ...
Transportation Okayama Street Car Junichi Okazaki Okayama's Street Car is more than just a romantic way to travel around central Okayama but it also offers a special Friday ni...
