Activities Shimoda - Gyokusenji & Tsumekizaki David Hallman Part 3 of this Shimoda series takes us on a drive to the outskirts of the city to a famous temple of diplomatic importance en...
Food Somaro in Sakata City Alena Eckelmann If you ever want to be entertained by some maiko (apprentice geisha) while eating lunch, make your way to Somaro in Sakata City.
Activities Beaches near Yokosuka Naval Base Jessica A Paje A list of 12 beaches near Yokosuka Naval Base. All are located within one hour or less from base, situated on the Shonan coas...
Food Steaming Tonjiru Soup in Odawara Joseph Kelley If you are taking a drive along the Seishou Beach front part of Route 1 or are riding the JR Tokaido line, Nonki Tei and its ...
Activities East Garden of the Imperial Palace Sarashanti Gardens located in the center of Tokyo that are a great place to breathe some fresh air as well as to find out about the life...
Shopping Uonuma no Sato Rufus Starbuck Uonuma no Sato is a sake themed destination showcasing the Hakkai-san brand. Delicious food, cakes, and sake on offer in a be...
Beauty & Spa Hiking in Hakone Valley Suwannee Payne Hakone has many hiking trails. Most of them are easy hiking courses like trails around the lake, the old Hakone Highway and t...
Culture Dontosai: The Half Naked Pilgrimage Claire Northall Enjoy a unique, authentic and naked Japanese experience at this centuries old festival in Sendai.
Activities Kumano Kodo-The “Way of St. James” of Japan Alena Eckelmann The Way of St. James and the Hongu Taisha in Japan are both over 1,000 years old. The paths lead to a shrine in Wakayama Pref...
Activities A Grain of Film History: Tottori Sand Dunes Alena Eckelmann Imagine an over 30 km² expanse of sand, sand, and more sand, stretched out along the ocean in Japan’s San‘in Region. Welcome ...
