Culture Great Statue of Buddha in Todaiji Ryohei Suenaga The story behind the Buddha statue in Todaiji temple
Beauty & Spa Finding Lake Inawashiro Lauren Jade Hill Take a trip to Fukushima's Lake Inawashiro for an unforgettable panorama.
Activities Mountainboarding at Fujiten Anonymous Fujiten Snow Resort is one of the few places in Japan where you can enjoy mountainboarding in the summer season.
Activities Stairway to Heaven, Jakkoin Chris Glenn First the steep path to the top will take your breath away,...then the view will! Inuyama's Jakkoin Temple!
Activities Kasadera Kannon Temple Chris Glenn The old Tokaido runs directly below and around the Kasadera Temple in Nagoya, one of the more beautiful temples along the old...
Activities Togakushi's 'Lost' Torii Robert Grey When visiting the shrines of Togakushi, you'd be hard pressed to find the first torii gate. Its location is quite off the bea...
Food Tenkaippin Ramen Peter Sidell With locations across Japan, Tenkaippin is a nationwide chain of ramen shops, offering noodles in a unique and tasty chicken ...
Beauty & Spa Ashiyu at Iwasa Onsen Takane Shoji Stop by at the small onsen at the station to dip your feet in warm water to relax.
Nightlife Yatai Mura Hollie Mantle A group of lively outdoor bars in Takasaki; food, beer and a great atmosphere!
