Area Shirakawago Village In the northwest corner Gifu nestled in the Ryohaku Mountains shadow of Mount Haku, one of Japan's sacred mountains, is Shirakawa village. Shirakawa villages hosts the site of Shirakawa-go,..
Area Saga City The capital of the Saga Prefecture may be synonymous with the rice paddies which surround the area, but if you are curious enough to venture to this little metropolitan perhaps on your way from..
Culture Exploring Omiya Bonsai Village Chris Gould The Village also plays host to the Great Bonsai Festival every year during
Area Yugawara Yugawara is a beautiful little coastal town at the western-most edge of Kanagawa that boasts of plush forests, colorful mountains, onsen hot spring spas, and the deep blue of Sagami Bay. Situated..
Area Yokkaichi Although not the capital of Mie Prefecture, Yokkaichi City is the most populous city, boasting some 314,393 (2010 census figures). The city of Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture received it’s name..
Food Akatsuki Coffee, Kyoto Christie Petrakopoulou Away from the busy streets of Sanjo and Kawaramachi in central Kyoto, there
Activities Gozaisho Ropeway Vs Gozaisho Hiking Trail Chris Glenn At the top of the aerial ropeway is the Gozaisho Sanjo Park Station, and
Shopping Kurashiki's Betty Smith Jeans Judith Mikami These have become a popular buy for young Japanese to wear at festivals
