6 Activities Striking Harajiri Falls Mandy Bartok Harajiri Falls in southern Oita prefecture is a 20 meter high waterfall that is often likened to Niagara Falls in North America.
15 Accommodation Love at Hotel Bleston Court Hannah Warren Hotel Court Bleston is one of the most romantic places in Japan. With two beautiful, unique churches which sit nestled in the forest,..
7 Activities Hotakasan Above the Clouds C. Rio Flanked on all sides by ski resorts, Hotakasan rises high above Minakami and pierces through the clouds. From the peak you ca..
8 Culture Arisugawa Park Hannah Warren In Tokyo's ultra-chic neighborhood of Hiroo sits a small park, an escape from the madness and a place to sit and reflect. ..
16 Food Campfire Cafe Hannah Warren One of the tours Picchio runs from the Hoshinoya Resorts is the Campfire Café. Go with one of their knowledgeable guides into ..
7 Food Sanuki Udon Hanamaru Michael Flemming The term "noodle shop" usually refers to a restaurant that serves ramen or perhaps one that serves soba. If you're fortuna..
9 Culture Nagai Botanical Gardens John Carter When visiting the Osaka Natural History Museum I was pleasantly surprised to discover a botanical garden encompasses the building...
8 Shopping Jimmy's Bakery Michael Flemming Jimmy's Bakery Company is an Okinawan company with roots established in 1956 when the founder invested his experience and observations..