Culture Bring Your Tokyo to Life Veronica Carnevale Tokyo’s allure has long captivated the minds of many. Discover its secrets for yourself.
Culture Kamakura's Ankokuron-ji Temple Larry Knipfing Ankokuron-ji is another of the many Nichiren sect temples in Kamakura. Located in the quiet Omachi area of the city, it is si...
Culture Japan for Kids Elena Lisina In Japan there is plenty of entertainment for kids, including theme and amusement parks, museums with hands-on exhibits, aqua...
Culture Skyscrapers & Towers Elena Lisina Skyscrapers and towers of Japan with observation facilities give the opportunity to get a better view of the city and its sur...
Kumamoto's Best Holiday Light-Up Mandy Bartok Don't miss Kumamoto's biggest and arguably best illuminations at the Saishunkan Hilltop holiday light display.
Activities Hanami by the Tama River Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Experience the fun of Hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) by the Tama River in Hamura City, a suburb of Tokyo.
Culture Tottori Mount Daisen Adventure George Popescu mount daisen, daisen-ji temple, ogamiyama shrine, and milk no sato farm
Capricciosa (Shinjuku East Exit) Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Near Shinjuku station in Tokyo, Capricciosa offers various Italian dishes and refreshing drinks, truly enticing to the eyes a...
Shotaiji, Lake Hamana Peter Sidell On the western shore of Lake Hamana in Japan's Shizuoka prefecture, Shotaiji is a Buddhist temple with 88 ancient statues hid...
Activities Summer in Snow Country Kim Bergström Minami Uonuma, in Niigata's snow country, is often known as a winter destination - but there is plenty to enjoy outside the c...
Food Bassanova Ramen Shindaita John Carter Ramen is one of Japan’s more famous dishes and restaurants can be found on pretty much every street and even in major the sta...
Activities Muikamachi Hakkaisan Ski Resort Rufus Starbuck Muikamachi Hakkaisan may not be a very well known resort but is long, steep and gets lots of snow. A long ropeway to the top ...
Culture Nishihongan-ji Temple, Kyoto Larry Knipfing Nishi Hongan-ji, (meaning the Western Temple of the Original Vow) is of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism, and is a sister te...
Autumn at Hakone Museum of Art - 2 Takako Sakamoto The special autumn foliage public viewing in the gardens of the Hakone Museum of Art was exceedingly beautiful.
