Activities Kamikochi Park Rey Waters Hiking Japan's National Parks - Western Region Nagano Prefecture. Kamikochi Park along the Azusa River for a great day in th...
Accommodation My Couch for Your Stories Anne Lauenroth My couch for your stories: A guide to Couchsurfing in Japan - How it works, what you need to know, and why you should do it.
Food Gion Kappa Joe Robinson A loud and busy little restaurant, Gion Kappa is far from zen, but the food is far from average. Real care can be seen in t...
Culture Discover True Kakunodate Kasia Szumna Small town of Kakunodate is enclosed on three sides by mountains and Hinokinai-gawa River that runs to the South. At first it...
Culture Sendai Tanabata 2026 Ritsuko Maro Sendai Tanabata Festival held August 6th-8th always delights visitors. The largest Tanabata event in Japan continues to grow ...
Culture Fantanima! Elena Lisina “Fantanima!” is not just an exhibition, but an event with an amusing opening ceremony and various master classes offered by a...
12 Lake Shirakaba in Nagano Cathy Cawood Enjoy the beautiful scenery from the walking track around Lake Shirakaba in Nagano.
Activities Riding through Central Japan Joseph Bautista A weekend ride through the roads of Central Japan with a Harley Davidson, thanks to Rental 819.
14 Culture Matsumoto Castle Area Cathy Cawood The area around Matsumoto castle has a very traditional atmosphere, and is a pleasant place for a stroll.
