Area Kofu Ignatius Koh Kofu is surrounded by mountains, with Mount Fuji, Mount Kimpu, Mount Shirane and Mount Kai-koma enclosing Yamanashi Prefectur...
Area Toyama City Ignatius Koh Toyama is the capital city of Toyama Prefecture, and is perfect for people who are interested in history, art, and medicine. ...
Culture Fujisan World Heritage Center Ignatius Koh The Fujisan World Heritage Center is a visitor information center in Yamanashi Prefecture that provides insights on Mt. Fuji,...
Accommodation Konansou Ryokan Kim Bergström Konansou is a ryokan accommodation with Mt. Fuji views, delicious Japanese cuisine, and impeccable facilities. If you want an...
Activities Seagulls and Atami Cherry Blossoms Reynald Ventura This is a 5 and a half minute film of the seagulls at SPA MARINA ATAMI and the cherry blossoms along ITO RIVER.
Activities Lake Tanuki Amanda Ho Lake Tanuki is an artificial lake created in 1935 to form a reservoir for irrigation purposes. In good weather, Mount Fuji ca...
Culture Explore the Heart of Japan Lisa Wallin Aichi, Gifu, and Mie Prefectures have beautiful views and rich history — all hidden in plain sight! Dig deeper into the "real...
6 Planning Kids' Paradise in Kanazawa Shunichi Koyama A baby-friendly place not only great for little children but also their parents. Families with kids will enjoy spending time ...
14 Activities Tsuta no Hosomichi Hiking Trail Peter Sidell In Utsunoya in the outskirts of Shizuoka City in central Japan, Tsuta no Hosomichi is a fairly easy hiking trail, up and down...
Transportation Japan's Unlimited Ticket for Travel, Food and Culture Geoff Day Japanese food lovers know that there is no shortage of culinary options in the cities. But the hinterlands, where centuries-o...