Accommodation Daisenya John Carter The sleepy town of Kannami is the perfect place for that quiet getaway from the city. Why not stay in the lap of luxury in th...
Shopping Suntory Hakushu Distillery Valerie Kor Suntory Hakushu Distillery, a "forest" distillery blessed with rich natural resources to produce quality whiskey.
Food Gelateria Popolo in Niigata Rufus Starbuck Gelateria Popolo serves delicious, hand-made gelato on the Sea of Japan coast in Niigata
11 Food Engawa Cafe Valerie Kor Engawa cafe in the Yamanashi prefecture is a rustic, vintage cafe situated in the region of Mt Yatsugatake.
9 Culture Suwa Shrine in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Suwa Shrine is a peaceful Shinto shrine in Yuzawa that features in the Snow Country novel
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),...
8 Activities Wari Biki Sawa C. Rio My first glimpses of the waterfalls in Wari Biki Sawa came whilst hiking up to the summit of Makihata-san, and it took two mo...
8 Activities Fall Colors of Tanigawadake C. Rio It was a fresh Sunday morning in early October when we began our ascent of Tanigawadake.
7 Activities Mastering Makihata-san C. Rio Makihata-san has been on my list of hikes for a long time, and what better time to climb then with the incoming fall colors?
15 Accommodation Love at Hotel Bleston Court Hannah Warren Hotel Court Bleston is one of the most romantic places in Japan. With two beautiful, unique churches which sit nestled in the...
