Activities Heidi Hill Viewpoint Jared Boasen Two river valleys covered in thick forests, green pastures and surrounded by mountains. One view from this vantage point and ...
Accommodation Nodaniya Gasshou-Zukuri Varsha Vaswati Nodaniya Gasshou-Zukuri-A traditional Japanese farmhouse stay at Shirakawago
Culture Ohara Village Bonson Lam Retrace the steps of a forgotten princess in this sublime mountainside village just 40 mins north of Kyoto
Food Zao Cheese Cabin Justin Velgus The Cheese Cabin is part of the Zao Dairy Farm Collective. Inside the large company store you'll be able to sample and buy an...
Activities Mount Hiei Garden Museum Kyoto Bonson Lam The Mt. Hiei Garden Museum is inspired by French paintings from Monet and Renoir. Nature and art co-exist in a thought provok...
Culture Filling the belly in Nagatoro Justin Dart Nagatoro in Saitama is known for many things - not least its culinary delights. Fill the belly, get the souvenirs and all wit...
Activities Furano: Story of Potatoes & Tulips Ryohei Suenaga From potatoes to tulips, bears to seals, the story of Furano’s pioneers will inspire you with beauty and admiration.
Accommodation Drink and Be Merry at Oktoberfest 2014 George Popescu Oktoberfest is everywhere, also in Tokyo: Great atmosphere, lots of food and drinks—not to miss!
Culture Kyoto Konchi-in’s Tsuru-Kame Garden Tomoko Kamishima Kyoto's Konchi-in Temple Garden was designed by Kobori Enshu (1579-1647) in around 1630, but it was a talented gardener named...
Activities Going Wild at Tama Zoo Steve Morton Tama Zoo: A walk around a Zoo with a difference! One that provides for the animals as well as the visitors