Food Sweeten up at Casen Suwannee Payne Not far from Kenchō-ji temple, Kita Kamakura, is an authentic and lovely Japanese confectionery or wagashi (traditional Japan...
12 Culture Hayama Shiosai Koen Park Tomoko Kamishima HAYAMA: Shiosai Koen Park is a former Imperial Villa; now Marine Life museum and Japanese garden. The museum and garden are n...
8 Culture Keijo Park Odate Jeremy Yap Lush greenery and age old trees scattered around Keijo Park. Provides a good respite to rest, relax, have a picnic and enjoy
15 Activities Tanesashi Coast Promenade Peter Sidell Close to Hachinohe in Japan's Aomori prefecture, this scenic 5km walk takes you along rugged coastline, a long, sandy beach, ...
Food Restaurant "Romania" Anonymous The restaurant Romania is on the third floor of a modern building between central Matsuyama and Dogo. It’s very popular and w...
Culture Beppu Fireworks Festival 2026 Dieu Huong Do The Beppu Fireworks Festival is a must-see summer event. It is held annually on either the last weekend of July or first week...
Area Oki Islands Nicola Jones Have you ever heard of Shimane Prefecture? Probably not…That’s what most people say, not just travelers from overseas, but pe...
Area Matsuyama Anonymous Matsuyama is the capital city of Ehime Prefecture and the largest city in Shikoku. Its name means “pine mountain”. Matsuyama ...
9 Activities Enoshima's Back Shore Todd Wojnowski Explore the quiet and picturesque back-end shore of Enoshima Island. Away from the tourist hubbub, the rocky coastline in the...
13 Activities Kamigoto 5 : The Beauty of Kamigoto Takako Sakamoto Kamigoto Island in Nagasaki: It only takes 1.5 hours from Nagasaki by speed boat, yet there remains beautiful nature untouche...