Culture Step back in time at Shirakawago Suwannee Payne Flow back in time at the village of Shirakawago, enjoying traditional farmhouses and a small charming shrine
Culture Exploring Matsumoto Castle Sarah Mathews I believe Matsumoto Castle should be on everyone's Japan itinerary. It is one of the four castles designated as National Trea...
Culture Tsuruoka Park Rashaad Jorden Tsuruoka Park is a lovely place for a cherry blossom-viewing party.
Activities Omiya Park Christopher Harley Relax away from it all in Omiya Park, but be only minutes from everything.
Activities Legoland Discovery Center, Odaiba Sarah Mathews Fun for everyone! See all of Tokyo's famous spots made from Lego!
Food Ryu-ka in Nagoya Chubu Airport Rufus Starbuck If you happen to find yourself in Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport and looking for a tasty meal you'd do well to h...
Culture Visiting Ushiku Daibutsu Peter Sidell An hour north-east of Tokyo, the Ushiku Daibutsu is a towering statue of the Amida Buddha. A full hundred and twenty meters t...
Culture Fukuoka's Ohori Park Tristan Scholze Ohori Koen is Fukuoka’s premiere city park and combines urban and natural settings with practical artistry, winding a 2km fit...
Culture Tono: Legends and Landscapes Imogen Riethmuller The city of Tono in Iwate is the place to go to experience traditional Japanese culture, complete with a wealth of folklore a...
Food Badbest Sports Bar in Yuzawa Rufus Starbuck Huge sports bar, restaurant and event space on the road out of Yuzawa that fills a hole in the nightlife of the town. Food, d...
