Activities Climbing Mount Mitsu-toge Nicole Bauer Every third Monday in July Japan celebrates umi-no-hi (Marine Day), when many Japanese take a trip to the beach to show their gratitude..
6 Yufu City: Immersed in Nature Nicole Bauer Still a secret spot in Northern Kyushu: Yufuin, a city immersed in nature, great for hiking and relaxing hot springs.
6 The Power of Mother Nature Nicole Bauer There are several craters inside Aso Caldera and Naka-dake is the active one, constantly fuming and releasing toxic gases. You..
8 Culture Japanese Garden Rakusui-en, Hakata Nicole Bauer It was a rainy day and we had the garden all to ourselves. I loved it. It was like being in our own private garden, with all the..
Food Sushi Feast at Sushi Yuu Nicole Bauer While there are many good sushi places in Tokyo, Sushi Yuu (寿司勇) in Nishi Azabu is the one where everything is absolutely p..
Food Zen Buddhist Cuisine in Kyoto Nicole Bauer Zen Buddhist Cuisine at Kyoto's Tenryu-ji temple is certainly a culinary adventure and definitely worth being put on the ‘..
8 Activities Chureito Pagoda, Fujiyoshida Nicole Bauer The Chureito Pagoda in Fujiyoshida, a 10-minute train ride from Kawaguchiko is a popular spot for viewing and photographing Mount..
7 Activities Cherry Blossoms around Mount Fuji Nicole Bauer Lake Kawaguchi offers spectacular views of M Fuji, and the cherry trees on the north shore make it to one of the area's prime..