14 Oshima Island at Matsushima Justin Velgus Oshima is an island at Matsushima accessed by tollfree foot bridge behind Marinepia Aquarium. It is home to dozens of mysteri...
Accommodation A Snowy Retreat at Kamenoi Hotel Tazawako, Akita Veronica Carnevale Embrace the season with an off-the-beaten-path getaway to this rural city and swap the tourist crowds for an authentic Japane...
Shopping Shinmonzen and Furumonzen Streets Bonson Lam Just moments from the gift shops and geisha of Hanami dori and Shirakawa canal are two hidden jewels of Kyoto, Shinmonzen dor...
Nightlife Experience Karaoke in Japan! Jessica A Paje The ultimate 'Rock Star' experience starring you! Enjoy singing solo or with a group in a private room and complimentary beve...
10 Activities Churaumi Aquarium and Emerald Beach Bonson Lam Learn the mysteries of the Kuroshio Sea at the theater and research center at Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium or relax under the sw...
8 Activities GALA Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck An iconic Japanese ski resort with a bullet train station right at the base of the resort. For a day trip to the snow from To...
Area Bizen Judith Mikami Bizen is a city of 40,000 made up of Yoshinaga, Hinase and the Bizen areas. Famous around the world for beautiful ceramics, t...
Culture Kintai Bridge The Kintai Bridge, built in 1673, is a historic wooden arch bridge in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi. Located at the foot of Mount Yokoya...
Nightlife Sam's Cafe Michael Flemming Sam's Cafe: Sam's Restaurant chain's American style family cafe
Activities Fruit Picking in Nakagomi Orchard Valerie Kor Pick and feast on fresh, sweet fruits from Nakagomi Orchard in Yamanashi, a place named "King of fruits".