15 Ajimano-en Park Waiting for Spring Takako Sakamoto In mid March I visited Ajimano-en Park in Echizen City, Fukui, to see plum blossoms there. Unfortunately they weren't bloomin...
14 Pretty in Pink at Sakaeno Shrine Takako Sakamoto Gorgeous weeping cherry trees at Sakaeno Yashiro Shrine in the center of Fukui City.
Food Iya Bijin Mandy Bartok Iya Bijin offers set meals - many featuring the area's hand-cut soba noodles - and overnight accommodation right next to one ...
Transportation Thai AirAsiaX Adds Sapporo Route Peter Sidell Budget airline Thai AirAsiaX is starting direct flights between Bangkok and Sapporo, and has added extra flights on its route...
Food Kohanyu Cafe Mandy Bartok Kohanyu Cafe is a riverside cafe in rural Kochi, not far from the famous Anpanman Museum.
1,200th Anniversary at Koyasan Tom Roseveare Mount Koyasan commemorates its 1,200-year anniversary since being founded as a Buddhist training monastery, with a special 50...
Activities Sado's Dramatic Sotokaifu Coastline Amber Mezbourian Explore the jagged cliffs and breathtaking views of Sado's dramatic Sotokaifu coastline, and find true solitude in the small ...
Negishi Park Cherry Blossom Season Jessica A Paje Negishi Park Cherry Blossom Season. Formerly a horse racetrack, residential and golf course space, "Negishi Forest Park and T...
14 Kanagawa's Saisoji Temple Steve Morton Situated along the main approach way to Shasui Waterfall, this impressive temple is more than worth a visit in its own right!
