6 Activities Mt. Sarakura Eitetsu Terakado Mt. Sarakura, at 622 meters high, provides beautiful night views of Kitakyushu.
12 Culture Kyoto Nijo-jo Castle’s Gardens Tomoko Kamishima Nijo-jo Castle was the official lodging for the Tokugawa Shogun when staying in Kyoto. Tokugawa Ieyasu (the 1st Shogun) start...
10 Shiryokan-dori shopping street Peter Sidell Shiryokan-dori is a quaint neighborhood shopping street in east Tokyo, with a diversity of stores, cafes, temples and more.
11 Culture Gion Matsuri in Photos: Part 1 Hugo Kempeneer Yamaboko Junko: A Pictorial Overview of Gion Matsuri in Kyoto! Part 1.
Activities Hayama Resort Community Perri Silverstein It's summertime. Grab your swim trunks and make your way to Hayama Isshiki Beach, an easy day-trip from Central Tokyo.
7 Food Sanuki Udon Hanamaru Michael Flemming The term "noodle shop" usually refers to a restaurant that serves ramen or perhaps one that serves soba. If you're fortunate ...
Activities Shizuoka's Kanbara Post Town Sandra Isaka Walk a section of the historic Tokaido Highway in Shizuoka's Kanbara Post Town. Visit a couple of homes-turned-museums, and t...
Activities Going Wild at Tama Zoo Steve Morton Tama Zoo: A walk around a Zoo with a difference! One that provides for the animals as well as the visitors
Culture Manazuru's Mitsu-ishi (Three Rocks) Tomoko Kamishima Mitsu-ishi, (the Three Rocks) is located at Cape Manazuru. Three large, sacred rocks sit in the sea, very close to shore. The...
Culture Nikko’s Taiyu-in Mausoleum Tomoko Kamishima At Taiyu-in we can feel a deep and holy silence. If you hope to see the details of this wonderful temple at your own slow pa...
