Activities An Easy Day Hike: Mt. Kobo, Part II Hana Joy Mt. Kobo Park is an easy day hike that offers amazing views of Mt. Fuji and a great place for a picnic or a day out of the city.
Culture Yokohama Children's Land Harumi Inouye Yokohama Children's Land is a great park for children...and adults who are young at heart. A Yokohama oasis.
Accommodation A Spring and Summer Guide to Lake Tazawa, Complete with the Perfect Stay Joanna Ligon To fully experience these seasonal highlights—the perfect Tohoku summer travel or spring getaway, a stay near the lake is ess...
Food Ultimate Fukuoka Food Guide: Hakata Ramen, Yatai Culture & Beyond Ryan Noble Explore yatai food stalls and discover the best Fukuoka food, from creamy Hakata ramen to warming local hot pots. Journey to ...
Culture Sendai Toshogu Shrine and Market Justin Velgus The Toshogu shrine in Sendai was built by the Date clan to honor Ieyasu Tokugawa. It has several cultural properties and host...
Transportation Sumiyoshi Tokyo Metro Station Rory Jackson This small Tokyo Metro station on the Hanzomon line connects to the Toei Shinjuku line and is a simple station near Sumiyoshi...
Shopping Nishijin Textile Store & Museum Bonson Lam The history of Nishijin is the history of Kyoto textiles itself. The word Nishijin comes from the two Japanese words, Nishi, ...
Activities Kasai Rinkai Park - Tokyo Bay Joanne Wong Kasai Rinkai Koen - a relaxing retreat into nature located on the edge of central Tokyo. Easily reached in under 20 minutes f...
Activities Osaka Station City's Hidden Garden Jeannie Gan Osaka Station City's hidden garden is a fusion of contemporary and traditional design. It's sure to leave you feeling calm an...
12 Culture Tsunashiki Tenmangu Shrine, Imabari Anonymous Tsunashiki Tenmangu is an expansive shrine complex with its northern entrance facing onto a beach on the Seto Inland Sea.
