Transportation JR Akama Station Elizabeth Wormald JR Akama Station a convenient stop in Munakata, located between Fukuoka and Kitakyushu.
Culture 007 Museum, Naoshima Peter Sidell On Japan's 'art island' of Naoshima, the 007 Museum is a roomful of fun James Bond memorabilia, including a story set partly ...
Food Ajikobo Hanahenro Restaurant Anonymous Hanahenro restaurant at the Fuwari Road Station has heavenly octopus tempura, fresh from the Seto Inland Sea.
Culture 500 Yen Boat Ride, Tochigi City Stacy Kurokawa On a sunny Sunday morning in September our family went for a walk along the Uzuma River in Tochigi City and much to our delig...
Food Giardino Mandy Bartok Tasty Italian-inspired food at a price that can't be beat can be found at Giardino, one of the popular restaurants in Kumamot...
Activities Early Season Skiing at Kagura Rufus Starbuck Ski Season in Yuzawa kicks off when Kagura opens at the end of November each year. How much early snow has fallen plays a big...
Food Magatama Cafe and Bar Tamatsukuri Tad Ichimiya Magatama's original concept was to run a cafe that also provides a space for full spectrum of people who can drop by for inte...
Accommodation Aomori Wakinosawa Youth Hostel Peter Sidell In the remote Shimokita Peninsula in Japan's Aomori prefecture, Wakinosawa Youth Hostel is a good base from which to explore ...
Shopping Jimbocho Winter Sports Shop Street Rufus Starbuck There is a street in Tokyo with a high concentration of sports shops dedicated to winter sports. Acres of floor space to hunt...
Activities Echigo Winery in Urasa Rufus Starbuck Echigo Winery in Urasa is a working winery that stands out from the surrounding rice fields. Tasting rooms, an amazing restau...
