Culture Nachi Taisha - Kumano Kodo Katherine Moore Nachi Taisha with its waterfall and pagoda is one of the 3 sacred shrines of Kumano in the Kii Mountains - and probably the m...
Food Original Tempura Soba "Kadohei" Harumi Inouye This soba restaurant Kadohei is in Hiranuma, Yokohama. A former prime minister loved it. Original menu is "Tsuke ten", cold s...
Activities Tsuno Winery in Miyazaki Paul Arenson-Kawano Tsuno Winery is proof that you can, indeed, produce perfectly enjoyable wine here in Miyazaki.
Food Ajisen Ramen Restaurant Yui Yamaguchi Premium pork ramen with tonkotsu (pork bone) stock and handmade noodles, Topped with thin tender slices of pork belly, cabbag...
Culture Horikawa Boat Tour in Matsue City Louise Waghorn Sightseeing boat, complete with tatami mats offers a unique view of a unique castle moat. Get a fascinating glimpse in to Mat...
Culture Monumental Stone Walls of Marugame Castle Bryan Baier An authentic 17th century castle in the heart of Marugame City. The massive 50m tall stone walls are entirely manmade and are...
Activities Joshin-ji Temple and Mausoleums Anonymous Joshin-ji Temple is home to the mausoleum of the first feudal lord of Matsuyama and his flower-arranging ‘mad’ brother. There...
Food Soaks, Nakameguro [Closed] Catherine Hagar Soaks offers an extensive vegetarian menu with unusual dishes. With lotus root doughnuts, veggie lattes, and savory pancakes,...
Activities Central Park Family Pool Paul Walsh Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during...
Transportation Taiheiyo Ferry Andrew Kehoe Taiheiyo ferry is a convenient way to travel between the ports of Nagoya, Sendai and Tomakomai with pleasant overnight accomm...
