10 Outdoors Nihondaira in Shizuoka City Tyra 'nell Pille-Lu Relish the magnificent beauty of Mt. Fuji and the neighboring Japanese Southern Alps, as well as a bird's eye view of Shim..
9 Outdoors Ho Park Amanda Ho One of the top hundred spots for cherry blossom viewing, Hou Park is a popular park among the local residents.
Outdoors Jigokudani in Noboribetsu Anne Lauenroth Discover the sulfurous ponds and steam vents of Jigokudani, or Hell Valley, in Noboribetsu, Hokkaido.
24 Outdoors Takaosan Elena Lisina Takaosan is a good place for hiking as it suggests a few different hiking trails. Many visitors come to Yakuoin temple to pray to..
9 Camping & Trekking The Ascent of Mount Kongo Amanda Ho The Kongō Range is a mountain range on the borders of Nara and Osaka Prefectures on the island of Honshu. Standing at 1125 met..
12 Outdoors Gion Shirakawa at Night in Spring Larry Knipfing Take your time and stroll along the Shirakawa River, enjoying the cherry trees in full bloom. The entire Gion district is lit ..
12 Outdoors Hakone’s Ashino-ko Lake Tomoko Kamishima Because of easy access from Tokyo, her great beauty, and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, Ashino-ko has become one of Japan’s m..
6 Outdoors A country walk in Kannami John Carter If like me you've wanted a taste of Japanese rural life then the small town of Kannami in Shizuoka could be the perfect tonic...