Activities Suwa Cycling Experience Geoff Day The Suwa area of Nagano, Japan, is a great place to get out and experience the fresh air. There are multiple cycling activiti...
Food Heianraku Anne Lauenroth Enjoy delicious Chinese, Japanese and vegetarian food at lovely Heianraku, a cozy restaurant in Takayama.
Food Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama Anne Lauenroth Restaurant Ebisu in Takayama - handmade soba since 1898 in a beautifully preserved building in Takayama's historical merchant...
Culture The Ito Mansion Alexis Guiral A description of my experience at the Ito mansion in Niigata prefecture. This is a translation of my previous article, approv...
Culture Toyota Kaikan Museum José Manuel Zardain The Toyota Kaikan Museum offers its visitors an educational experience about the company's technology, challenges and success.
Activities Nezame-no-toko Gorge Angelina Dietz Nezame-no-toko means 'bed of awakening' and named after an old, famous legend.
Culture Bell Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto Elena Lisina The Ami Doll Shop in Matsumoto used an old technique of oshie and is the only one studio-shop that still produces oshie dolls...
11 Culture Magnificent Matsumoto Castle Anne Lauenroth Magnificent Matsumoto Castle is one of Japan's 12 remaining original castles, dating back to the 16th century.
Transportation Shizuoka's Shizutetsu Railway Line Peter Sidell Running from central Shizuoka to Shimizu port in central Japan, the Shizutetsu railway is a cheap and convenient way to get a...
