13 Nishiyama Park's Moss Pink Mountain Takako Sakamoto Moss pink mountains at Nishiyama Park in Sabae City, Fukui, can be seen in late April when cherry blossom season is over and ...
12 Small Paradise on Kyzuryu Riverbank Takako Sakamoto Paradise-like area on the Kuzuryu riverbank decorated with beautiful cherry trees and snowy mountains in Katsuyama City, Fukui.
13 Transportation Umi-Hotaru Island in Tokyo Bay Tom Roseveare Welcome to the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line (or Tokyo Wan Aqua Line), which bridges the gap between Kanagawa and southern Chiba.
Culture 18 Sites on 'Japan Heritage' List Claire Rieuneau Japanese government chooses 18 cultural sites as part of ‘Japan Heritage’ to promote tourism
Food Yuzawa Town in Niigata Prefecture JD Duquette A tour in the heart of the Snow Country. Sushi and chawanmushi making followed by a sake brewery visit. Of course, we taste e...
Culture Tōshi Island, Miketsu-Kuni Cathy Cawood Tōshi Island in Ise-Shima National Park has a relaxed island atmosphere and delicious seafood.
Activities Visiting Mikimoto Pearl Island Cathy Cawood On Mikimoto Pearl Island in Toba you can learn all about cultured pearls and Kokichi Mikimoto, the 'Pearl King'. You can also...
7 Wisteria Garden in Yamaga Mandy Bartok The wisteria garden in Yamaga, tucked away near the Ancient Burial Mounds Museum, is a delight in springtime.
Activities A Day at Toba Aquarium Cathy Cawood Toba Aquarium is the only place you can see dugong in Japan. It has the greatest number of different species of any aquarium ...
Culture Visiting an Ama Diver Hut in Toba Cathy Cawood Meeting Japan's female Ama divers over a delicious seafood lunch with spiny lobster at Hachiman-Kamado, an Ama diver hut in T...
