8 Outdoors Izumi's Wintering Cranes Mandy Bartok Elegant cranes spend their winter months on the plains of Izumi in northern Kagoshima.
9 Outdoors Mount Gusuku, Ie-Jima Peter Sidell The only mountain on the small island of Ie-Jima in Japan's tropical chain Okinawa, Mount Gusuku gives a beautiful panorama..
10 Outdoors Naeba Dragondola Rufus Starbuck Mid-October to mid-November is autumn color season in the mountains. The lush summer greenery gives way to a stunning display of..
Aquarium & Zoo 7 Winter Experiences in Monbetsu Kim Monbetsu in Hokkaido is a true winter wonderland in the colder months, and there are plenty of unique ways to connect with the region...
6 Outdoors Hiking Tawarayama Mandy Bartok Incredibly clear views of Kumamoto's Mt Aso can be head from the peak of Tawarayama, one of the prefecture's most popu..
9 Outdoors Sera District of Hiroshima JJ Walsh Fruit-picking, flowers, beautiful countryside, local culture and lots of fresh air await visitors to Sera, Hiroshima.
7 Outdoors A Day at Ark John Carter ARK is a haven for mistreated and neglected animals and they are always looking for volunteers. Walking around the grounds is ..
10 Outdoors Riding out to Ankoku-ji Michelle Ishiki Gifu Prefecture's only designated National Treasure, Ankoku-ji, is located in northern Takayama. A great destination for cycling,..