Activities Old-Time Farm Life: Shunran-no-Sato Tristan Scholze Take part in old-time farm life in the mountains of the beautiful Noto Peninsula at Shunran-no-Sato, a village of farm houses...
Culture Takinoiri Rose Season Lynda Hogan Takinoiri Rose Garden in Moroyama is a seasonal open garden that only opens when roses are in bloom. That is twice a year in ...
Activities Akita Prefectural Central Park Cameron Langdell Located about 30 minutes from downtown Akita City, this Olympic-esque park contains a wide variety of recreational facilities...
6 Shimojo Waterfall Mandy Bartok Shimojo Waterfall is just one of a half dozen waterfalls in the Oguni area, a short drive from Kurokawa Onsen.
Food Good Town Doughnuts Michael Ying A new authentic American style doughnut shop, Good Town Doughnuts serves amazing doughnuts and other delicious food and drink...
Culture The Kurama - Kibune Trail Nicola Smith Hiking through the Kurama mountains in Kyoto with a visit to Kurama and Kibune town
Activities Mt. Fuji Hike 2025: New Safety Rules & Registration Guide Joanna Ligon Shizuoka Prefecture introduces new climbing regulations in 2025 for the Fujinomiya, Gotemba, and Subashiri trails during the ...
Culture Lantern Festival in Nozawa Onsen 2026 Nathan Eden Nozawa Holidays are hosting guests over the weekend of the 8th and 9th of September for the autumn lantern festival. The fest...
Planning Bear Encounters Growing in Tourist Spots Kim Bergström This week, a visitor was injured after being scratched by a bear in Shirakawago, highlighting the need for awareness about be...
Food Eggs 'n Things Mandy Bartok Eggs 'n Things has one of the largest brunch menus in Tokyo and offers eggs, French toast and Hawaiian-style pancakes.