Activities Tomogashima Carlos Takashima Tomogashima is a former island fort off the coast of Wakayama City
Activities Takao-san to Jimba-san Day Hike Sarah Mathews Take a day hike in Tokyo's west between Mt Takao and Mt Jimba. The total walk time is approximately 5.5 hours.
Culture Kamakura Zeniarai Benzaiten Shrine Lena Enishi Forget the lottery—if you’re down to your last measly yen and you’re not so hot at predicting the stock market, bring a coupl...
9 Culture Sabae's Emi Photo Studio Larry Knipfing Situated on a side street in Sabae, and sandwiched in between a number of modern buildings, the Emi Photo Studio, is almost 1...
Culture The Mask Makers of Osaka Bonson Lam Noh plays are an abstract form of performance that blends dance, music and acting, all into one spiritual whole. Like many ab...
10 Culture Kyoto Nanzen-ji’s Hojo Garden Tomoko Kamishima Autumn comes to Nanzen-ji Temple in late November. The beauty of the colorful leaves took my breath away. The head priests of...
Culture Yabitsu-Pass to Mount Oyama Steve Morton Experience a different side to one of Kanagawa`s most popular mountains via the Yabitsu Pass. A more natural, less crowded, a...
Culture Sannai-Maruyama Site Justin Velgus The Sannai-Maruyama Site in Aomori brings Jomon history to life. The site features artifacts and reconstructed buildings on d...
Culture Shinagawa’s Tozen-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Tozen-ji Temple has kept its refined appearance, in spite of two horrible incidents that occurred 150 years ago.
Food Shijo Katsukura Japanese Restaurant Bonson Lam Katsukura is a budget priced eatery serving easy to eat Japanese style crumbed pork filet and tempura like dishes in a simple...
