11 Activities Daikon Hunting in Meiho, Gifu Miwako Tomura We learned about daikon farming in the Meiho region of Gujo in Gifu Prefecture. These photos show you a little bit about how the..
Activities Kabuto Beer: Beer of the Samurai! Chris Glenn It could be mistaken for being abandoned, as it’s usually closed and the Meiji era brick work is pocked with bullet holes. Thi..
Food Sugimura Justin Dart A cozy little handmade soba shop only five minutes from Nakatsugawa station by foot.
Accommodation Staying at Ryokan Biyu no Yado Adeline Ong Staying in a Japanese-style hotel, or ryokan, is a unique and fun experience. If you want to try staying in a ryokan, try Ryokan..
Activities Snow-covered Mt. Kintoki Yu Nakao 1213m Mt.Kintoki (金時山) is the highest peak of the outer rim of the Hakone crater. When it’s sunny, you have a magnificent v..
Culture Kenrokuen: A Park for Winter's End Sheila Burt Considered one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan”, Kanazawa's Kenrokuen is a treasure to visit during every season. I w..
Activities Nakatsugawa Park Justin Dart Nakatsugawa Park is a large green open space for people of all different walks of life to play, relax and exercise.
Activities Kuragaike Park Justin Dart Kuragaike Park in Toyota is a vast green space with more than just swings and slides, it is a playground for all ages.
