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Shosenkyo Gorge

Shosenkyo Gorge

Todd Wojnowski

Shosenkyo Gorge is a beautiful strip along the Arakawa River in Yamanashi Prefecture. Especially beautiful in the autumn, Shosenkyo..

Yamanashi 2
Hiking Mount Iwate

Hiking Mount Iwate

Malcome Larcens

Mount Iwate is 2,038 meters tall and can be accessed from 6 different trails. I have always hiked it from the East side via a trail..

Iwate 1
Juniko Lakes

Juniko Lakes

Justin Velgus

Within Shirakami-sanchi, the beautiful forest that stretches across prefectures in northern Tohoku, lies a land of mysterious lakes...

Aomori 3
Mt. Fuji: A Day-trip Climb

Mt. Fuji: A Day-trip Climb

Jessica A Paje

Mt Fuji, the majestic, sacred, and highest mountain in Japan, should not be underestimated when planning to hike it with the goal..

Shizuoka 13
Free Wi-Fi in Sendai

Free Wi-Fi in Sendai

Justin Velgus

International visitors can be granted a two week free Wi-Fi pass through multiple locations in Miyagi. A small but growing number..

Miyagi 1
Kichijo-ji Temple in Saijo

Kichijo-ji Temple in Saijo

Anonymous

Kichijo-ji is No. 63 on the Shikoku 88 temple pilgrimage. This temple is unique in having one of the Seven Lucky Gods as its tutelary..

Ehime 1
Koon-ji Temple in Saijo

Koon-ji Temple in Saijo

Anonymous

Koon-ji, Temple No.61, is unusual in that it looks more like a university library than a Buddhist temple. Inside is an equally unusual..

Ehime