Culture Kyoto Shisen-do Villa Tomoko Kamishima The autumn beauty at Shisen-do Villa is amazing, with a garden sparkling with bright red maples. This was once a residence of...
Area Utsunomiya Stacy Kurokawa Utsunomiya, city of festivals, gyoza, cocktails, ohya stone, blossoms and romance is best experienced on foot or by bicycle. ...
Culture Nikko's Chuzen-ji Lake Tomoko Kamishima Chuzen-ji Lake has a lot of beautiful faces, depending on the time of the day or season, the direction you are looking in, or...
Activities Climbing Mount Kinpu Steve Morton Mount Kinpu: With its lush forests, rocky paths, even bigger boulders and spectacular views, this is a great place to experie...
Culture Shuri-jo Castle Peter Sidell A blend of Japanese and Chinese cultures, Shuri-jo castle was the seat of Ryukyuan royalty before the Okinawan islands became...
Culture Koganei Koen Helen Langford Sports, history, barbecues... A fun day out at Koganei Koen for the whole family.
Culture Nezu Shrine The Nezu Shrine, built in 1705, is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Tokyo. It is famous for its Azalea Spring Festival, wh...
Culture Kyoto Katsura Imperial Villa Tomoko Kamishima Katsura Imperial Villa, established by Imperial Prince Toshihito (1579-1629) and Toshitada (1619-1662), has many elaborate em...
Shopping A Day Tour of Yanesen in Tokyo Joe Peters Take an easy walking tour through the Yanesen area of Tokyo - see temples, a local shopping area, and enjoy the sights, sound...
Food A Vegan Visit to Fukuoka Tristan Scholze Explore the relaxed vibes of Fukuoka with this journey into its must-visit spots, then eat at the city's vegan cafes and rest...
