8 Ancient Streets of Takayama Masayoshi Hirose Walk along the ancient streets of Hida Takayama in the quiet early morning and enjoy the traditional atmosphere in peace.
10 Culture Okinawa Zoo Christmas Fantasy 2013 Naomi Flemming The Okinawa Zoo shines during the annual Christmas-themed festival in Okinawa City
Food Sova Sova Restaurant Anonymous Sova Sova is a restaurant and café on Matsuyama’s fashionable Ropeway Dori. It serves unremarkable soba noodles.
Culture Zazenkai at Sogenji Temple Kenji Chida Zazenkai offers a chance for the public to meditate and chant at Sogenji.
Culture Otaru's Gleaming Canals Katherine Moore Meiji Era town make a great day trip from Sapporo, but stay until after dark when the canals light up to see it at its best.
Nightlife Setagaya-ku in Tokyo Nicole Bauer Setagaya is full of surprises and hidden gems and a fantastic area to explore away from the crowds.
16 Konpira Shrine at Kakyo Park Takako Sakamoto The view from the grounds of small Konpira Shrine in autumn will surely take your breath away! Located on the hilltop inside ...
12 Activities Emerald Beach, Okinawa Chris Barnes Emerald Beach has previously been voted in the "Top 55 Beaches of Japan".
10 Activities Toguchi Beach Park Michael Flemming Toguchi Beach Park: A Low Tide Adventure along the China Sea and Hija River in Yomitan Village, Okinawa
