Activities Ukiyo-e Ōta Memorial Museum of Art Hannah Morse A collection of rarely seen ukiyo-e prints in Harajuku.
Culture Ruins of Ikeshima, Coal Mine Island Avery Morrow Those with a taste for adventure should check out this thrilling tour of Japan's industrial heritage
18 Culture Worth a Michelangelo Alena Eckelmann Finding a treasure trove for beautiful frescos, statues and carved ceilings crafted by Ishikawa Uncho, also known as the "Mic...
Activities Free Wifi in Tokyo Subway Stations Todd Wojnowski Connect to the internet for free across the wide subway network of Tokyo Metro.
Activities Marvel at the Usuki Stone Buddhas Mandy Bartok Over 60 stone buddha statues dating from over a thousand years ago are carved into the cliffs outside of Usuki town in easter...
Food Tomitaya Zao Onsen Hannah Warren Unlike most of Japan, lamb is popular in this part of Yamagata, and it is almost always eaten barbeque style.
Activities Asahidake Ropeway Anna Cocchiarella An enchanting walk around the top of Asahidake, Mt. Asahi, in Daisetsuzen National Park.
Food Dewa Sanzan Shōjin Ryōri Alena Eckelmann Heavenly vegetarian cuisine developed by mountain priests
Culture Mifune Dinosaur Museum Mandy Bartok Mifune's Dinosuar Museum pays homage to the town's ancient residents with fossils from the Cretaceous Period.