Activities Saitama's Toda Boat Races Christopher Harley When thinking of good family entertainment in Tokyo, one option is the Boat Races or Kyotei. This journey is about one such t...
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 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...
Accommodation Kuramaguchi-An Vacation Rental Cathy Cawood For two to four people a vacation rental like Kuramaguchi-An offers a lot more space, freedom and convenience than a hotel at...
Shopping A Stroll Along Aomori Bay Imogen Riethmuller There's plenty to be seen along the waterfront of Aomori Bay. See architectural gems, spectacular Nebuta Festival floats and ...
Activities Four-hour Course, Rebun Island Nicole Bauer This little brother of the famous Eight-hour course offers stunning contrasts in landscape, passing along rough cliffs, capes...
Activities Yuzawa Kogen Alpine Park Rufus Starbuck Yuzawa Kogen Alps no Sato is a botanical garden and family fun area at the top of Yuzawa Kogen Ropeway.
Food Kutenan Paul Walsh This quirky tea house is a delightful place to end a visit to Mitaki-dera Temple. Simple noodle dishes, delicious Japanese de...
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 ...
