Culture Fujikawaguchiko Herb Festival Imogen Riethmuller There's a multitude of things to see around Lake Kawaguchiko, including the annual summer herb festival, the Music Forest Mus...
13 Daimyo's Retreat at Yui Station Takako Sakamoto Luxurious resting place called 'Daimyo's Retreat' inside Yui Station in Ono Castle Town, Fukui. You can feel like a feudal lo...
8 Activities Going up to Sennokuro-san C. Rio I had long wanted to try my hand at multi-day hiking in this area, but was unsure of what to expect (shelter and water wise),...
Food Mujinzou Ramen in Muikamachi Rufus Starbuck Mujinzou Ramen in Muikamachi add persimmon juice to their noodles for extra texture and taste.
Culture Mizushima Central Park Kenji Chida Mizushima Central Park is a popular place to exercise or just relax in this industrial town.
Shopping YokoSuka Port Market Jessica A Paje A farmers market at your doorstep. Buy local. Eat local.
Shopping Mitsukoshi Department Store Anonymous Mitsukoshi Department Store is an eight-story cathedral to shopping. But if you don't want to shop, you can play futsal on th...
Culture Ancient city of Nikko Suwannee Payne Walking in the ancient city of Nikko is like walking in an enchanted forest. There are big cedars hundreds of years old stand...
Activities Mt Shirane Ropeway Aline Laborde Near Kusatsu Onsen lies Mount Shirane (白根山), a series of active volcanic mountains that includes Moto-Shirane (本白根) and...
Activities Awashima Island Bryan Baier Awashima is a small, remote island with amazing scenery and clear blue water perfect for snorkeling.
