Culture Udatsu Old Street Phillip Nelson Step in to an older Japan and take a walk down a nationally preserved street full of tradition and culture.
Culture Yabitsu-Pass to Mount Oyama Steve Morton Experience a different side to one of Kanagawa`s most popular mountains via the Yabitsu Pass. A more natural, less crowded, a...
Activities Southeast Botanical Gardens Michael Flemming Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa City reopens under new management two years after closing to the public
Culture Shinagawa’s Tozen-ji Temple Tomoko Kamishima Tozen-ji Temple has kept its refined appearance, in spite of two horrible incidents that occurred 150 years ago.
Activities Awashima Island Bryan Baier Awashima is a small, remote island with amazing scenery and clear blue water perfect for snorkeling.
Shopping Yuki's Traditional Silk-Weaving Elysse Hurtado From its legendary beginnings in the mists of time, the legacy of silk-weaving has been passed down from generation to genera...
Activities Discovering Coastal Chiba: Seafood Traditions and Seaside Landscapes Joanna Ligon Chiba works beautifully as a day trip or weekend retreat, and the best way to get started is at Katsuura. Let this be your st...
Izumo: Japan’s Hidden Heart of Tradition, Nature, and Spirituality Thomas Kruse As the plane makes its final approach to Izumo over Lake Shinji, sweeping views of misty, rolling mountains appear through th...
Culture Karuizawa Shaw Memorial Chapel Tomoko Kamishima Owning a summer cottage in Karuizawa is now a status symbol in Japanese. But the first cottage was built by a conservative fo...
Accommodation Koyasan Temple Lodging Richard Kirchner Enjoy a night or two in a real Buddhist temple during your stay in Japan. You won't forget it. This article discusses my expe...
