Area Sapporo The largest city in Hokkaido has a western flavor with streets running in square blocks that were initially designed by American Horace Capron back in the early 1870’s. A short walk from Sapporo..
Food 10 Unique Starbucks in Japan Tom Roseveare Starbucks Kyoto Sanjo Ohashi One of two stores worth noting... in Kyoto, the store here at Sanjo boasts elegant decking overlooking the
Activities Frühlingsfest 2016 in Yokohama Jeradyne Cheong Frühlingsfest is the annual German spring festival you don't want to miss! Get down there for some German beer and some good old German sausages.
9 Activities Sakura at Meguro River Andrea Kahlow While it can be crowded, the whole festival atmoshpere and tunnel of trees
13 Beside Lake Yamanaka Cathy Cawood On the day of Yamanaka Firework Festival, we found a parking space with
Food Teishoku Naritaya Sherilyn Siy There are curries, stewed items, grilled fish (sanma sourced from Hokkaido
8 Activities Famous Hana-mi Spots in Kyoto Victoria Vlisides Shrine -- Every year in early April, there is a sakura or cherry blossom festival
Culture Minobu - Temple Stays in the Shadow of Mt. Fuji Tom Fay nightly matsuri experience which brings some of the energy of a local festival
