Outdoors 5 Must-visit Places in Downtown Shimonoseki Kim Bergström Shimonoseki is the largest city in Yamaguchi Prefecture, and sits right on the southwestern tip of Honshu. The city has some historical..
Outdoors Miyama, Kyoto’s Mountain Retreat Cathy Cawood Stay in a thatched village farmhouse and explore the natural beauty of the seasons and traditional rural culture in Kyoto Miyama...
Outdoors 10 of Japan's Most Instagrammable Spots Kim Bergström Social media has become part of most people's daily lives, and whilst there's a love-hate relationship with it for many,..
Outdoors Akan National Park: Hokkaido's Nature at its Best Featured Akan National Park is truly a wonder in all seasons. In winter the lake shines as the water freezes over and the ice-covered crater..
Outdoors Following the Kamo to Gion Bridget Ye If you are looking for that classic Japanese riverbank setting found in some anime shows or Japanese films, then a stroll along..
Outdoors Fruit Picking in Nakagomi Orchard Featured Pick and feast on fresh, sweet fruits from Nakagomi Orchard in Yamanashi, a place named "King of fruits".
11 Outdoors Snow Monkeys in Nagano Nicole Bauer At Jigokudani Yaen-Koen (Hell's Valley Monkey Park) in Nagano Prefecture, you can observe the Japanese Snow Monkeys in their..
24 Outdoors Exploring Rishiri and Rebun Islands Rey Waters Alpine atmosphere at sea level.The islands offer unlimited scenic views, mountain climbing, and great hiking and tasty unique food...