Activities Hirosaki Botanical Gardens Eric Thompson A quick visit to the fun and cute Hirosaki City Botanical gardens in Hirosaki Park.
Activities Sakuranbo Marathon in Higashine Rashaad Jorden The Sakuranbo Marathon is a popular event in Higashine, and finishers are rewarded with a symbol of Yamagata prefecture.
Activities Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris Wheel Tomoko Kamishima Cosmo Clock 21 is both a huge Ferris wheel, and the largest clock in the world!
Culture Daikon Hunting in Gujo Michelle Ishiki Getting a taste of the traditional countryside way of life in Gujo
Beauty & Spa The Shimokita Hanto Amber Mezbourian Take a roadtrip to one of Honshu's remotest spots, visit the entrance to Hell, and admire the amazing rock formations at Hoto...
Shopping Kutchan Co-Op Chris Barnes Skip the ques and high prices in the Hirafu Village Seicomart and instead visit Co-Op Kutchan to stock up for your Niseko hol...
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...
Food Kanebun Restaurant Shin Anjo Bonson Lam The specialty here is Nagoya style eel rice with dried nori. The name of this dish is Hitsumabushi and is well known as a Nag...
Accommodation J Hoppers Hostel South Kyoto Bonson Lam Discover new friends and receive a warm welcome home on the quiet south side of JR Kyoto
Food Chicken House Justin Dart If KFC is finger-licking good, then what would you call the succulently tender roasted, fried and baked Ena chicken at Nakats...
